Sugar-Free Masala Tea
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Sugar-Free Masala Tea, a fragrant and guilt-free twist on the classic Indian spiced chai. This wholesome beverage combines a symphony of fresh ginger, cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, nutmeg, and black peppercorns to create an aromatic infusion that will invigorate your senses. Made with a blend of black tea and your choice of whole or plant-based milk, this recipe skips the sugar without compromising on flavor, making it perfect for health-conscious tea lovers. With just 15 minutes of preparation and cooking, it's an easy yet soul-soothing drink to enjoy on cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it hot for an authentic chai experience and savor every sip of this naturally spiced delight.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk or plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons or 2 bags Black tea leaves or black tea bags
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 4 whole Cardamom pods
- 4 whole Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 5 whole Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 pinch, grated Nutmeg
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the sliced ginger, cardamom pods (slightly crushed), cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds to the boiling water.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer in the water for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Step 4
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags to the saucepan with the spice-infused water.
Step 5
Pour in 1 cup of whole milk or plant-based milk of your choice and let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Add a pinch of grated nutmeg to the simmering tea and stir gently.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into tea cups, ensuring all solids are removed.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy your sugar-free masala tea.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (752.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 203.2 |
| Total Fat 9.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 24.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 138.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 9.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 124.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 409.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 528.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories