Sweet Spicy Chai Tea

Warm your soul with a soothing cup of Sweet Spicy Chai Tea, a delightful blend of bold black tea, creamy whole milk, and comforting spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. This homemade chai recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and enriched with a splash of vanilla for a luscious, aromatic experience. The optional hint of crushed black pepper adds a gentle kick for those who crave a little spice. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, this quick and easy chai tea takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves as a cozy, café-style treat right at home. Whether you’re starting your morning or winding down in the evening, this spiced tea is sure to become your go-to beverage for warmth and indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 Black tea bags
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.125 teaspoons Crushed black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the black tea bags and reduce the heat to low. Let them steep for 3-4 minutes for a strong tea base.

Step 3

While the tea steeps, add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Pour in 1 cup of whole milk and increase the heat slightly to medium. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching the milk.

Step 5

Once the mixture is warm but not boiling, stir in the honey and vanilla extract until fully dissolved. If you prefer a touch of heat, add the optional crushed black pepper at this point.

Step 6

Let the chai simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.

Step 7

Strain the tea into mugs using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tea bags and any solid spices.

Step 8

Serve your Sweet Spicy Chai Tea immediately while hot. Optionally, you can garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	292.6

Total Fat 8.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 29.3mg	0%
Sodium 111.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 351.9mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 416.8mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 64.8%