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Vegan Indian Chai Tea. Masala Chai. Gluten-free Recipe
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Vegan Indian Chai Tea. Masala Chai. Gluten-free Recipe

Vegan Indian Masala Chai. Fabulous almond milk tea with homemade chai spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, pepper) and fresh ginger. Vegan Chai tea recipe

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1.5 Tbsp raw sugar or other sweetener, to taste
  • 2 tsp chai patti aka loose tea
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chai masala blend see notes for large batch), or use 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, a good pinch of ground clove, , black pepper, ground ginger, aka chai spice
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp ginger some fresh gingers are too strong, so use to taste, minced or grated, fresh
  • 1.25 cup almond milk aka Almond Breeze plain almond milk, or oat milk, or soy milk, other non-dairy milk

Instructions

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  1. In a small deep pan at medium heat, add water, sugar, tea leaves, chai masala blend and ginger. Bring to a bubbling boil. 7 to 9 mins
  2. Slowly pour the almond milk. Bring the mix to just about a boil. 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Strain into a cup and serve hot. Compost the tea leaves.
  4. Note: some plant milks tend to separate when added to the hot water. Add a Tbsp cold/room temperature water to the boiling water to bring the temperature down. Then pour in the plant milk.

Notes

  • Large batch Chai Spice/Masala blend:Grind 3/4 cup green cardamom pods, 1/4 cup cinnamon sticks or 2 Tablespoons cinnamon powder, 1/4 cup cloves, 2 Tablespoons whole black pepper, 2 to 3 Tablespoons ground ginger. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds(optional). Store in airtight container.Change the quantities around to preference. Add more ginger for a winter chai masala. Add a tsp of nutmeg and all spice for variations.  
  • Use the spice blend in ice creams, doughnuts, caramel, bread, granola and more.
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  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 150mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 150mg 15%

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