Spiced Chai

Warm up your day with a steaming cup of homemade Spiced Chai, a fragrant and soul-soothing drink that perfectly balances bold black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger. This effortless yet indulgent recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, transforms simple pantry staples into an irresistible elixir of comfort. The creamy blend of milk and tea, lightly sweetened to taste, makes it customizable and perfect for any time of year. Serve it piping hot and savor the rich, spiced aroma—a true delight for chai lovers seeking an authentic Indian tea experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 4 pods Green cardamom pods
• 3 pieces Cloves
• 4 pieces Black peppercorns
• 1 inch piece (sliced) Fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons or bags Black tea leaves or tea bags
• 1 cup Milk (any type)
• 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Sugar or sweetener of choice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sliced ginger. Let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.

Step 3

Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the saucepan. Stir gently and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir. Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add 2 teaspoons of sugar or your preferred sweetener. Stir until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into cups or mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade spiced chai.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(761.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	226.5

Total Fat 9.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 24.0mg	0%
Sodium 135.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 9.2g	0%

Vitamin D 124.0IU	0%
Calcium 391.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 531.9mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 51.3%