Description
A refreshing homemade iced chai latte made with a blend of black tea, spices, milk, and sweetener. Perfectly chilled and customizable, this drink is ideal for warm days or as a cozy alternative to coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise (if using), ginger, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and strain the mixture to remove spices.
- Stir in brown sugar or sweetener while the tea is still warm until dissolved.
- Let the spiced tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice, pour in half tea and half milk, and stir to combine.
- Adjust sweetness or milk ratio to taste and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the spiced tea concentrate ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Use your favorite milk—almond, oat, soy, or whole milk—for different flavor profiles.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount or type of spices used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
