Yummy Iced Chai
Cool, creamy, and bursting with the comforting warmth of traditional chai spices, this Yummy Iced Chai is the ultimate homemade refreshment for tea lovers. Infused with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black pepper, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of bold flavors and sweetness, enhanced by a splash of vanilla extract and your sweetener of choice. The rich spice base is paired beautifully with milk or non-dairy alternatives, creating a luscious, café-style drink that’s perfect for warm afternoons or any time you crave an exotic pick-me-up. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy chai recipe is not only a breeze to make but is also fully customizable to suit your taste. Whether served over a bed of ice or spiced up with a garnish of cinnamon, this chilled tea treat is sure to become your go-to iced beverage.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 3 pieces cardamom pods
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 pieces black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ground ginger, and black peppercorns.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to let the spices infuse.
Step 3
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and sugar or honey until fully dissolved. Allow the chai mixture to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for faster cooling.
Step 6
Once cooled, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chai mixture over the ice, filling the glass about 3/4 full.
Step 7
Top with your choice of milk or non-dairy milk, stirring gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Yummy Iced Chai!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1000.1 grams (1000.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat 2.60g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.50g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 115mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.20g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.00g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 37.50g | |
| Protein 8.50g | 17% |
| Vitamin D 124IU | 620% |
| Calcium 340mg | 26% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 407mg | 9% |
Source of Calories