Vanilla Chai Tea
Warm up with a cozy cup of Vanilla Chai Tea, a delightful blend of aromatic spices, velvety milk, and a hint of vanilla sweetness. This recipe combines black tea with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg for a perfectly spiced infusion that steeps to rich perfection. A touch of vanilla extract adds a creamy, sweet depth, while sugar or honey offers customizable sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade chai tea is the ideal beverage to sip on chilly mornings or as an after-dinner treat. Strain and serve hot for a café-style indulgence that’s easy and budget-friendly to make at home! Perfect for tea lovers, this Vanilla Chai Tea recipe is your new go-to for a flavorful and aromatic drink.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg to the boiling water. Simmer for 3 minutes to infuse the spices.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low, then add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Step 4
Once the tea has steeped, add 1 cup of milk and stir to combine. Heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the tea bags and solid spices (cinnamon stick and cardamom pods).
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and sweeten with sugar or honey to taste.
Step 7
Pour the Vanilla Chai Tea into mugs through a fine mesh strainer to remove any remaining solids.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy your cozy, homemade Vanilla Chai Tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (777.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 318.1 |
| Total Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 29.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 132.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.0g | |
| Protein 9.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 441.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 598.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories