Spiced Chai

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 12 black peppercorns
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 4 inches cinnamon sticks, broke into pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • 3 slices fresh gingerroot
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 6 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix together water and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
  2. Add cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, anise, nutmeg, ginger root, and tea.
  3. Remove from heat and steep for 15-20 minutes, according to how strong you like your tea.
  4. Carefully strain tea through strainer into another pot to remove spices.
  5. Stir in honey, mixing well to dissolve; mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour into cups and serve warm, or chill and serve cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

561 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 19.7g 25% DV
Carbs 86.7g 32% DV
Fiber 18.7g 67% DV
Sugar 36.8g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 238.5mg 10% DV
Potassium 901.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 1.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 54.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 485.3mg 37% DV
Iron 15mg 84% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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