Sugar-Free Masala Chai

Warm your senses with this delightful Sugar-Free Masala Chai, a fragrant and guilt-free twist on the traditional Indian spiced tea. Perfectly brewed with a harmonious blend of warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and fresh ginger, this chai is naturally sweetened with optional stevia or monk fruit for a cozy beverage that’s both diabetic-friendly and packed with flavor. Infused with robust black tea leaves and a splash of creamy milk, the addition of vanilla extract adds a subtle, aromatic twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is a comforting, sugar-free indulgence to enjoy any time of day. Sip on this spiced perfection guilt-free, and savor its rich, authentic flavors at every sip!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
• 1 inch Fresh ginger
• 4 pods Green cardamom pods
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 4 whole Cloves
• 4 whole Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 to taste Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin slices.

Step 2

Crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns slightly using a mortar and pestle to release their flavors.

Step 3

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

Step 4

Add the sliced ginger, crushed cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and fennel seeds to the boiling water. Allow it to simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the water is infused with the aroma of the spices.

Step 5

Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

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

Step 8

If desired, add stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste. Stir well until dissolved.

Step 9

Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into tea cups, discarding the solids.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your comforting cup of Sugar-Free Masala Chai.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	187.4

Total Fat 6.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 22.0mg	0%
Sodium 136.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 438.0mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 580.4mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 49.6%