My Dads Chai Tea

Savor the soul-warming flavors of "My Dad’s Chai Tea," a homemade recipe steeped in tradition and bursting with aromatic spices. This easy yet authentic chai recipe blends loose black tea leaves, fresh ginger, and a symphony of whole spices—like cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon—simmered to perfection with creamy whole milk and a touch of sweetness. In just 20 minutes, you can create a comforting, café-quality tea in your own kitchen. Perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, this spiced tea is sure to delight your senses and elevate your tea routine. Treat yourself to the pure indulgence of handcrafted chai!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Loose black tea leaves (or tea bags)
• 4 pods Green cardamom pods
• 3 cloves Whole cloves
• 4 peppercorns Black peppercorns
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, the cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.

Step 3

Add the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in 1 cup of whole milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat slightly to prevent it from overflowing.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (or adjust according to your desired sweetness) and stir until dissolved.

Step 6

Simmer the chai tea for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend all the flavors together.

Step 7

Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into two mugs, removing the spices, tea leaves, and ginger slices.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, fragrant cup of chai tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	746.4 grams (746.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	170

Total Fat 8.00g	10%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 111mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 16.60g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 12.00g
Protein 8.40g	17%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 442mg	9%

*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: 41.9%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 38.6%