Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea (Chai Tea)

Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea (Chai Tea)

Milk, black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are simmered together in this recipe for hot and spicy chai tea.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 green cardamom pods
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea leaves
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes.

Step 2
Remove from the heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil. Strain tea into tea cups.

Tips

You can substitute anise seeds for fennel seeds, and honey for brown sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53
Calories
1g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Cholesterol2mg 1%
Sodium27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars10g
Protein1g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium64mg 5%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium80mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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