Chai Tea Concentrate
This Homemade Chai Concentrate Recipe is a super convenient and budget friendly way to enjoy the rich warm flavors of chai tea at home. With just a handful of ingredients and some quick steps, you can easily create a flavorful concentrate to enjoy hot or iced!
Servings 9 servings
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 10 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick broken in half
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 7 whole cardamom pods
- 10 whole cloves
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the tea bags, spices and orange zest. Stir to combine, and remove from heat. Let steep 10 to 15 minutes.4 1/2 cups water, 10 black tea bags, 1 cinnamon stick, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, 7 whole cardamom pods, 10 whole cloves, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Remove tea bags, and strain out the spices with a fine mesh sieve. Add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Stir well to combine.¼ cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey , 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Notes
Makes about 4 & 1/2 cups. About 9 servings at 1/2 cup each.
Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Mix concentrate with milk of your choice (dairy, soy, almond, etc.) in about a half-half ratio. You may adjust more or less concentrate to your taste.
Chai may be enjoyed warm or iced.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
