Sugar-Free Iced Chai
Cool down and spice up your day with this irresistible Sugar-Free Iced Chai, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Bursting with the warming flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this refreshing drink delivers a perfect balance of robust black tea and creamy unsweetened almond milk—all without added sugar. Sweetened naturally with stevia, it's ideal for those seeking a low-calorie and guilt-free indulgence. Quick to prepare and perfect for warm afternoons, this iced chai is not only delicious but also brimming with aromatic spices that awaken the senses. Serve it over ice for a refreshing treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 5 pieces, crushed Cardamom pods
- 5 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 bags Black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste Stevia
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Step 3
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep in the spiced water for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the tea bags and whole spices by straining the liquid into a large bowl or pitcher.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and stevia, adjusting the sweetener to taste.
Step 6
Allow the chai concentrate to cool to room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.
Step 7
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
Step 8
Divide the chilled chai concentrate evenly between the glasses, filling them halfway.
Step 9
Top up each glass with unsweetened almond milk, stirring gently to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing sugar-free iced chai!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (990.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 76.5 |
| Total Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 165.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 2.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 495.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 196.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories