Vegan Masala Chai

Warm your soul with a comforting cup of Vegan Masala Chai, a plant-based twist on the classic spiced tea that’s brimming with bold, aromatic flavors. This recipe combines traditional Indian chai spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, simmered to perfection to create a beautifully fragrant base. Enriched with creamy non-dairy milk—choose from almond, oat, or your favorite alternative—and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, this tea is a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and soothing. Ready in just 20 minutes, Vegan Masala Chai is a cozy and caffeine-boosting treat, ideal for chilly mornings, relaxing afternoons, or as a delicious pairing with baked goods. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to explore dairy-free recipes, this chai is sure to become your go-to indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 4 pods green cardamom pods
• 3 pieces whole cloves
• 5 pieces black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or tea bags
• 1 cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener
• 1 piece star anise (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Grate the ginger and add it to the boiling water along with the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods (slightly crushed), cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and optional star anise.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse their flavors into the water.

Step 4

Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the mixture and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup of non-dairy milk until it's just about to boil. Do not overheat to prevent curdling.

Step 6

Strain the spiced tea mixture into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the spices, then add the warmed non-dairy milk.

Step 7

Stir in the maple syrup or any other vegan sweetener of your choice to taste.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your aromatic Vegan Masala Chai.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	162.4

Total Fat 4.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 180.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 3.1g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 586.3mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 443.8mg	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: 20.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 72.4%