Spiced Chai Tea

Cozy up with a cup of homemade Spiced Chai Tea, a fragrant and comforting beverage that brings the flavors of India to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe combines the robust flavor of black tea with a symphony of warming spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and ginger, all simmered to perfection. A touch of black peppercorns adds a subtle kick, while milk (dairy or plant-based) lends creaminess to the brew. Sweeten it to your liking and enhance the flavor with a hint of vanilla for an extra indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this aromatic chai tea is perfect for chilly mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or as an after-dinner treat. Serve it hot and savor every sip of this richly spiced, aromatic tea.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 teaspoons (or bags) Black tea leaves or tea bags
• 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 4 pods (slightly crushed) Cardamom pods
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 whole Star anise
• 1 inch piece (sliced) Ginger
• 5 whole Black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons (to taste) Sugar or sweetener of choice
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns to the water. Simmer the spices for 3-4 minutes to release their flavors.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the saucepan. Let the tea steep for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil over.

Step 5

Sweeten the chai with 2 tablespoons of sugar or your preferred sweetener. Adjust the sweetness to taste.

Step 6

Add 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract (if using) for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 7

Strain the chai tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 8

Serve the spiced chai tea hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(781.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	285.2

Total Fat 6.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 145.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 449.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 646.2mg	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: 20.5%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 66.3%