Dairy-Free Iced Chai
Cool off with a refreshing twist on a classic with this Dairy-Free Iced Chai, a vibrant blend of robust black tea and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. Infused with a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness and balanced by creamy unsweetened almond milk, this recipe is both indulgent and free from dairy, making it perfect for vegans and anyone seeking a lighter alternative. Quick to prepare and served over ice, it’s the ideal beverage for summer afternoons or whenever you crave the comforting flavors of chai in a chilled, revitalizing format. This easy-to-make recipe yields two servings of pure spiced bliss, sure to become a go-to favorite for chai lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Loose leaf black tea
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 3 pieces Cardamom pods
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the loose leaf black tea, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and freshly sliced ginger to the simmering water.
Step 3
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse their flavors into the water.
Step 4
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Step 5
Strain the tea mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Step 6
Allow the chai tea to cool to room temperature. This can be sped up by placing the pitcher in the refrigerator.
Step 7
Once cooled, fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Step 8
Pour 1/2 cup of the strained chai tea into each glass over the ice cubes.
Step 9
Top up each glass with 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
Step 10
Stir gently to mix the chai with the almond milk, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1022.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 187.1 |
| Total Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 168.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.3g | |
| Protein 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 517.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 237.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories