Heavenly Chai Tea
Warm your soul with a cup of Heavenly Chai Tea, a perfectly spiced and creamy beverage that brings the essence of comforting tradition to your home. This easy-to-make recipe blends bold black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, enhanced by a hint of black pepper for a subtle kick. Sweetened with sugar or honey and infused with velvety milk—whether dairy or plant-based—this chai offers the perfect balance of richness and warmth. Finished with a touch of vanilla extract, it delivers a fragrant, cozy experience in every sip. Ideal for chilly mornings, peaceful afternoons, or moments when self-care calls, this chai tea will become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 bags (or teaspoons if loose-leaf) Black tea bags or loose-leaf black tea
- 1.5 cups Milk (whole, 2%, or plant-based)
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 4 whole Cardamom pods
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 inch (peeled and thinly sliced) Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste) Sugar or honey
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger slices, and black peppercorns.
Step 3
Simmer the spices gently for 3-4 minutes to release their flavors.
Step 4
Add the black tea bags or loose-leaf black tea to the saucepan and let it steep for another 2 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in the milk and increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a simmer, but do not let it boil over.
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and sugar or honey, adjusting the sweetness to your taste preference.
Step 7
Let the chai simmer for 2 more minutes, ensuring all the flavors are well-blended.
Step 8
Strain the chai into mugs using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy your Heavenly Chai Tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 881.7 grams (881.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat 8.30g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4.90g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 181mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.20g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.60g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 31.20g | |
| Protein 12.90g | 26% |
| Vitamin D 150IU | 750% |
| Calcium 525mg | 40% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 641mg | 14% |
Source of Calories