Chai Recipe

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Chai recipe creates delightfully spiced tea using cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper for complex flavor while allowing milk additions to taste for personalized preparation preferences. This traditional preparation showcases how fundamental chai spices create warming, aromatic beverages that can be customized for individual preferences and dietary needs. The delightfully spiced nature provides complex flavors that develop through proper spice heating and steeping techniques. This cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper combination represents classic chai spicing that creates authentic Indian tea experiences. The milk-to-taste option allows customization for different preferences while maintaining the essential spiced tea character that defines authentic chai preparation.

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This delightfully spiced tea uses cardamom, cinnamon and pepper for flavor. Stir in milk to taste.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 (8 ounce) servings
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ quarts water

  • 4 black tea bags

  • 10 whole cardamom seeds

  • 2 cinnamon stick, broken in half

  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tea bags, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, and black pepper, then return to a boil. Immediately stir in sugar.

  2. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

28 Calories
7g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 28
% Daily Value *
Sodium 7mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 19mg1%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 27mg1%

* 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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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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