Vegan Masala Tea

Warm up your day with a cozy cup of Vegan Masala Tea, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian spiced chai. Infused with a harmonious blend of bold black tea, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and the zing of fresh ginger, this dairy-free version is both comforting and invigorating. Made creamy with your choice of vegan milk—whether it's almond, oat, or coconut—and sweetened naturally with brown sugar or maple syrup, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 20 minutes!) is perfect for chilly mornings or relaxed afternoons. Strain and serve this spiced delight piping hot, and let its rich aroma and warming flavors transform your tea time into a soothing ritual. Perfect for vegans and tea lovers alike, this Vegan Masala Tea is a fragrant and flavorful sip of comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 4 pieces Green cardamom pods
• 3 pieces Cloves
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 5 pieces Black peppercorns
• 1 piece Star anise
• 1 cup Vegan milk of choice (such as almond or oat milk)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar or maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

In a small pot, pour 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

While the water is heating, lightly crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle to release their flavors.

Step 3

Once the water reaches a boil, add the black tea leaves, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise to the pot.

Step 4

Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices, then add these to the pot as well.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until the tea is aromatic and infused with the spices.

Step 6

Add the vegan milk of your choice to the pot and allow the tea to return to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Once it begins to boil, add the brown sugar or maple syrup, stirring until dissolved.

Step 8

Simmer the tea for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of Vegan Masala Tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	140.7

Total Fat 4.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 208.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 2.8g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 606.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 277.9mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 68.2%