Homemade Chai Tea (Hot, Iced, and Concentrate)
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(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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Preparation
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.
Step 5
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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.
