Real Chai Tea Concentrate

Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of authentic spiced tea with this Real Chai Tea Concentrate recipe. Crafted by simmering a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, fresh ginger, and black peppercorns, this rich concentrate infuses every cup with warmth and depth. Black tea bags enhance the robustness, while a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey or sugar add the perfect layer of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 25 minutes and yields a batch that's ready to combine with steamed milk or water for a cozy chai latte or iced tea. Ideal for meal prep, the concentrate can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option for chai lovers. Whether you're craving a morning pick-me-up or a soothing evening treat, this customizable chai tea concentrate is your go-to for café-quality comfort at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
• 10 pods Cardamom pods
• 8 whole Cloves
• 2 pods Star anise
• 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 4 bags Black tea
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Honey or sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

While waiting for the water to boil, slightly crush the cardamom pods using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.

Step 4

Simmer the spices for 10 minutes to release their flavors.

Step 5

Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.

Step 7

Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container to remove the spices and tea bags.

Step 8

Let the chai concentrate cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 9

To serve, mix the concentrate with equal parts steamed milk or water. Adjust sweetness if needed, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1103.5 grams (1103.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	382

Total Fat 4.10g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 83mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 94.90g	35%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 70.00g
Protein 4.00g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307mg	24%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 472mg	10%

*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: 8.5%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 87.8%