Best 2 Awesome And Economical Chai Concentrate Recipes

Craving a delicious and budget-friendly chai concentrate that elevates your everyday cup of tea? Look no further! This article presents a collection of remarkable recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences, transforming your kitchen into a mini chai haven. From traditional concoctions to unique twists infused with aromatic spices and rich flavors, get ready to embark on a chai-spiced journey that will leave you feeling warm, cozy, and thoroughly satisfied.

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CHAI TEA CONCENTRATE

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Convenient (and relatively inexpensive) way to have chai 'lattes' at home. The cardamom can be a bit expensive; try looking in the bulk section of a health food store. If you need to buy a jar of it, don't worry - it will make several batches!

Provided by ave's4cooking

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 58.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 12.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

AWESOME (AND ECONOMICAL) CHAI CONCENTRATE

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If you like the refreshing and spicy taste of chai half as much as I do, then you're going to love how easy and good this is! I make up a batch once of twice a month and then enjoy my chai.

Provided by rsarahl

Categories Beverages

Time P1DT5m

Yield 14 oz concentrate, 30-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk (sweetened or unsweetened)
strong black tea (regular or decaf) or herbal tea (regular or decaf)

Steps:

Pour condensed milk and spices into the blender and blend on high speed for a few seconds until the milk looks evenly "flecked" with spices.
Pour mixture into a clean jar or container with a lid.
Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Alternatively, pour mix into ice cube trays and freeze.
To use concentrate: Brew a strong black tea or strong herbal tea of your choice.
Stir in 1 frozen concentrate cube or 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of chai concentrate mix per cup of freshly steeped tea.
Frozen cubes will keep up to one year in the freezer if you pop them out of the trays and store in a freezer bag.
Concentrate will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chai concentrate will be. Look for loose-leaf black tea, whole spices, and fresh ginger.
Don't overcook the spices: Overcooked spices can make the chai concentrate bitter. Simmer them for just a few minutes, until they are fragrant.
Let the chai concentrate cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent the flavors from becoming muddled.
Store the chai concentrate in a cool, dark place: This will help to preserve its flavor and quality.
Use chai concentrate in a variety of ways: Add it to hot water or milk for a delicious cup of chai tea, use it in baking recipes, or add it to smoothies.

Conclusion:

Chai concentrate is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can easily make your own chai concentrate at home. Experiment with different spices and flavors to create a chai concentrate that is perfect for your taste.