Simple Chocolate Chai Tea

Elevate your tea time with this aromatic and indulgent Simple Chocolate Chai Tea recipe, a perfect fusion of rich cocoa and warming spices. Crafted in just 15 minutes, this comforting beverage layers traditional chai flavors like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom with the decadent addition of unsweetened cocoa powder. Sweetened lightly with granulated sugar and rounded out with creamy milk and a hint of vanilla, the blend is simmered to perfection, creating a velvety drink that’s as fragrant as it is flavorful. Perfect for cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this easy homemade chai tea is personalizable and ideal for serving two. Warm your senses with this irresistibly spiced chocolate tea!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 black tea bags
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup milk
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cardamom to the saucepan. Whisk to combine and reduce the heat to low.

Step 3

Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the spices and flavors.

Step 4

Stir in 1 cup of milk and cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the mixture is heated through but not boiling.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Strain the tea into mugs to remove the tea bags and any spices.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy your Simple Chocolate Chai Tea!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(762.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	247.1

Total Fat 6.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 22.0mg	0%
Sodium 110.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 356.1mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 480.1mg	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: 20.8%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 64.9%