Homemade Chai Tea (Hot, Iced, and Concentrate)

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Total Time

25 minutes

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

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(40)

Ingredients

About 4 cups concentrate

12 cardamom pods, gently crushed
8 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
4-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
4 cups water
4 cinnamon sticks
3 whole allspice (optional)
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (more or less to taste)
2 star anise
1 vanilla bean, sliced down the middle
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
4 black tea bags

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Step 1

Bring all ingredients except tea bags together to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour mixture through a strainer and reserve the liquid for concentrate, and let cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Mix equal parts concentrate with water or milk to make chai tea. Or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.

Chef’s notes

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or honey.

If you like a peppery flavor, add more peppercorns.

Chai concentrate can be refrigerated for up to one week.

This recipe is perfect for making as a gift for chai-loving friends.

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