How to Make Chai Tea Concentrate - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chai tea has been a beloved beverage in Indian culture for centuries, and its popularity has spread around the world. This spiced black tea is known for its warm and comforting flavors, making it the perfect drink to enjoy on a chilly day or as a pick-me-up in the morning. While chai tea can be enjoyed in its traditional form, many people also enjoy making a concentrated version that can be stored and used to make quick and convenient cups of chai whenever the craving strikes. In this recipe,...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 15 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 (1/4 inch thick) slices unpeeled fresh ginger
  • 15 cardamom pods, split
  • 15 whole black peppercorns
  • 10 black tea bags
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add cloves and boil for 1 minute. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and tea. Allow tea to steep for 6 minutes; strain into a container. Stir brown sugar and vanilla extract into tea and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    58 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 13mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg

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