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Chai Latte Concentrate

Make your own Chai Latte concentrate at home for a fresher and more customizable experience, perfect for hot or iced drinks any time of the year.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai Concentrate Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 8 pods cardamom, lightly crushed
  • 10 bags black tea bags (e.g., Assam or Darjeeling)
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the water to a medium saucepan. Then, add the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
  2. Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes without boiling.
  3. Remove the tea bags and gently press them to release flavor. Strain out the spices.
  4. While the concentrate is still warm, stir in the sugar until dissolved. Finally, add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Serving
  1. For a hot chai latte, combine equal parts chai concentrate and milk, then heat gently.
  2. For an iced chai latte, pour equal parts concentrate and milk over ice and stir.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgSugar: 24g

Notes

Store any leftover chai concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days. Reheat or pour over ice when ready to enjoy.

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