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Homemade Chai Concentrate

If you are big fan of those spicy tea lattes to go, then this delicious Homemade Chai Concentrate will rock your world! You'll love it and save so much money too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of water
  • ⅔ cup of granulated sugar or more/less, to taste
  • 20 cardamom pods, cracked
  • 15 cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks, broken
  • ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 8 black tea bags

Instructions

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  1. Combine the water, sugar, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in a large saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add tea bags and turn off the heat. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Strain mixture. To serve, combine one part concentrate with one part non-dairy milk. Serve hot or chilled.
  5. Store concentrate in the fridge. It will keep for about one week.

Notes

  • Enjoy your homemade chia tea as an iced or hot beverage.
  • Combine the chai concentrate with your favorite non-dairy milk for a quick homemade chai.
  • Make sure you allow it to simmer for the full amount of time to get the maximum flavor from the spices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.