Copycat Oregon Chai Tea
Recreate the cozy café experience in your own kitchen with this Copycat Oregon Chai Tea recipe, a perfect blend of bold black tea, velvety milk, and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Sweetened with honey (or your sweetener of choice) and infused with a hint of vanilla, this comforting beverage offers all the flavor of the beloved classic without stepping out of the house. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, this homemade chai tea is a deliciously aromatic treat ideal for chilly mornings or relaxing afternoons. Optional star anise adds an extra layer of spice complexity, while dairy-free alternatives make it customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Serve it steaming hot and transport yourself to a moment of bliss with every sip!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 bags Black tea bags
- 2 cups Whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 piece Star anise (optional, for extra flavor)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water. Let them steep for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the tea bags.
Step 3
Stir in the milk, honey (or chosen sweetener), cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and optional star anise. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture warm without boiling for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and stir well to combine.
Step 5
Strain the chai tea through a fine mesh strainer to remove any spices and pour it evenly into two cups or mugs.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Copycat Oregon Chai Tea.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1027.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 473.1 |
| Total Fat 17.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 48.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 220.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.4g | |
| Protein 17.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 248.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 655.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 800.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories