Camper's Chai Tea

Cozy up by the campfire with this aromatic Camper's Chai Tea, a delightful blend of robust black tea, creamy whole milk, and warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. This easy-to-make chai recipe brings the essence of classic spiced tea to the great outdoors, simmering fragrant spices over a gentle flame for a rich, comforting brew. Perfect for chilly mornings or evenings under the stars, this recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves two, making it an ideal campfire treat to share. Whether you're nestled in a tent or recreating the magic at home, this chai is a heartwarming mug of flavor-packed perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 pieces black tea bags
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 piece cinnamon stick
4 pieces cardamom pods
3 pieces cloves
4 pieces black peppercorns
1 inch fresh ginger

Directions

Step 1

1. In a small pot, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

2. Reduce the heat to low and add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods (lightly crushed), cloves, black peppercorns, and thinly sliced ginger.

Step 3

3. Let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

4. Add 2 black tea bags to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

5. Stir in 1 cup of whole milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste). Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

6. Once the tea reaches your desired strength, strain the chai into mugs using a fine mesh strainer.

Step 7

7. Serve hot and enjoy your Camper's Chai Tea around the warmth of the campfire!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	290.3

Total Fat 8.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 29.3mg	0%
Sodium 126.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 407.8mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 510.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 61.6%