Real Chai Tea Concentrate
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of authentic spiced tea with this Real Chai Tea Concentrate recipe. Crafted by simmering a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, fresh ginger, and black peppercorns, this rich concentrate infuses every cup with warmth and depth. Black tea bags enhance the robustness, while a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey or sugar add the perfect layer of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 25 minutes and yields a batch that's ready to combine with steamed milk or water for a cozy chai latte or iced tea. Ideal for meal prep, the concentrate can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option for chai lovers. Whether you're craving a morning pick-me-up or a soothing evening treat, this customizable chai tea concentrate is your go-to for café-quality comfort at home.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pods Cardamom pods
- 8 whole Cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 4 bags Black tea
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Honey or sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Step 2
While waiting for the water to boil, slightly crush the cardamom pods using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.
Step 4
Simmer the spices for 10 minutes to release their flavors.
Step 5
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
Step 7
Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Step 8
Let the chai concentrate cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Step 9
To serve, mix the concentrate with equal parts steamed milk or water. Adjust sweetness if needed, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1103.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 382.4 |
| Total Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 82.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.0g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 307.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 472.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories