Red Vanilla Chai Tea

Indulge in the warm, soothing embrace of Red Vanilla Chai Tea, a caffeine-free twist on traditional spiced chai that's perfect for any time of day. This aromatic brew begins with bold rooibos tea leaves, blended beautifully with a symphony of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and freshly grated ginger. Infused with rich, velvety vanilla extract and finished with your choice of milk—dairy or non-dairy—this creamy tea delivers layers of flavor in every sip. Sweeten to your liking with honey or your favorite alternative sweetener, and enjoy a naturally soothing experience that's as comforting as it is fragrant. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make spiced tea is the ultimate beverage companion for cozy evenings or relaxing morning rituals.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons rooibos tea leaves
• 2 cups water
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 3 pods cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and grated fresh ginger.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the water.

Step 3

Add the rooibos tea leaves to the saucepan and continue simmering for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, then increase the heat slightly to warm the milk but avoid boiling.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into a teapot or directly into serving cups.

Step 6

Sweeten with honey or your preferred sweetener to taste and gently stir until dissolved.

Step 7

Serve the Red Vanilla Chai Tea warm and enjoy its creamy, fragrant flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	757.5 grams (757.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	223

Total Fat 5.70g	7%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 36.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 29.90g
Protein 8.60g	17%

Vitamin D 100IU	500%
Calcium 395mg	30%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 461mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 62.8%