Homemade Chai Concentrate Recipe
This homemade chai concentrate recipe is the ultimate hack for richly flavorful, aromatic lattes that are quick and easy, budget-friendly, and fully customizable.
Servings: 12 servings (with added plant-based milk)
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 20 cardamom pods cracked
- 15 cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks broken
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 black tea bags
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the tea bags, turn off the heat, and allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the concentrate to remove the spices and tea bags. To serve, mix equal parts chai concentrate and non-dairy milk. Enjoy hot or chilled.
- Store the chai concentrate in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Notes
- Use quality ingredients: High-quality tea and fresh spices make the best chai concentrate.
- Don’t over-steep the tea: Some people believe the longer tea steeps, the more the flavor, but over-steeping just leads to bitterness.
- For stronger tea flavor: Use MORE tea rather than steeping it longer.
- Adjust the ratio: General guidelines suggest combining equal parts chai concentrate and plant milk, but adjust the ratio for a stronger or weaker chai flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
