Mint Chai

Experience the perfect harmony of warmth and freshness with Mint Chai, a refreshing twist on traditional spiced tea. This aromatic beverage combines bold black tea with the invigorating flavors of fresh mint leaves, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of ginger, creating a symphony of tastes that soothe and energize. A splash of milk adds creaminess, while a hint of sugar balances the spice with sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Mint Chai recipe is the ultimate comfort drink, perfect for any time of day. Serve it piping hot and let the fragrant mint and spices awaken your senses with every sip.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 cups Water
10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons or bags Black tea leaves or tea bags
1 cup Milk
2 teaspoons Sugar
2 pods Green cardamom pods
2 pieces Cloves
1 small stick Cinnamon stick
0.5 inch, grated Ginger

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the fresh mint leaves, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and grated ginger to the boiling water.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and let the spices and mint simmer for 2-3 minutes to release their flavors.

Step 4

Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in 1 cup of milk and allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar, or adjust to taste, and let the chai simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the flavors are well blended.

Step 7

Strain the chai into cups using a fine sieve to remove the tea leaves, spices, and mint leaves.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy the refreshing and soothing Mint Chai.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(755.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	189.0

Total Fat 6.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 22.0mg	0%
Sodium 125.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 398.6mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 547.9mg	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: 27.3%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 54.3%