HOMEMADE CHAI CONCENTRATE
Perfectly spiced chai is easy to make at home without any added sugars or oils! Serve iced with nut milk or add a shot of espresso for a dirty chai.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Chai Concentrate:
- 4 cups water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon sticks
For Serving:
- Nut milk
- Shot of espresso (for a dirty chai latte)
Instructions
- To make the chai concentrate, add water, maple syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and cloves to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add in the black tea bags.
- Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon sticks. Allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
- Once the tea has steeped, squeeze the bags and remove them along with the cinnamon sticks. Strain the mixture and store it in a jar in the fridge. The concentrate will last in the fridge for a week. Enjoy!
Notes
To make an iced chai tea, add the chai concentrate (about ⅓ cup) to a mug. Add ice and nut milk. Stir and enjoy!
To make an iced dirty chai latte, add the chai concentrate (about ⅓ cup) to a mug. Add ice, nut milk, and a shot of espresso. Stir and enjoy!
While I prefer iced drinks, you can also serve this chai warm with warm nut milk!
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg