Chai iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that combines the aromatic spices of chai tea with the cooling properties of iced tea. Made with a combination of black tea, milk, and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this delightful drink offers a unique blend of flavors. Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink to quench your thirst or a cozy beverage to enjoy on a chilly day, chai iced tea is a perfect choice.
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CHAI ICE TEA
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags, stir in the milk and honey and chill in a pitcher for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice.
CREAMY CHAI ICE TEA
Summer. Did you notice the word is only one letter away from 'simmer'? I know it gets really hot and humid in some areas, but no matter where you live a favorite drink in the summertime is iced tea. I thought you might enjoy a new recipe to make that refreshing, cool drink. One of my favorites is iced Chai tea. Here's a creamy,...
Provided by Yvonne Condit
Categories Other Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Boil the water and steep tea bags with cardamom for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags and let cool. Put ice into 4 glasses, and add tea. Leave about a quarter of the glass empty. To each glass add, 1 tbs sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup of milk.
- 2. Now before you tell me I should have used Chai tea bags, let me say that true chai tea is made from black teas with aromatic spices added to it. There are different variations of the spices used, and this is just one of many recipes. I hope you enjoy it.
CHAI TEA ICE CREAM
My husband and I love chai tea and decided to try making chai tea ice cream. We used Indian black tea and masala spices, but decided to add some of our own spices to increase the intensity of the flavor.
Provided by Kimberly G
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 5h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon sticks, tea, garam masala, peppercorns, cardamom pods, anise pods, and nutmeg together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander into a large bowl. Add up to 1 cup more milk to cut spice level and sweetness to your liking.
- Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Stir chocolate into the churned milk mixture and freeze, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy, 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 52.2 mg, Sugar 60 g
Tips:
- Use good quality tea leaves: The quality of the tea leaves used will greatly impact the flavor of your iced tea. Look for loose-leaf tea or tea bags made with whole leaves, rather than fannings or dust.
- Steep the tea properly: The amount of time you steep the tea will also affect the flavor. For a strong iced tea, steep the tea for 3-5 minutes. For a milder iced tea, steep the tea for 1-2 minutes.
- Use filtered or spring water: The type of water you use can also affect the flavor of your iced tea. Filtered or spring water will produce the best results.
- Sweeten the tea to your taste: Chai iced tea can be sweetened with sugar, honey, or agave syrup. Add sweetener to taste.
- Serve the tea over ice: Once the tea has cooled, pour it over ice and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Chai iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed all year round. It is a great way to cool down on a hot day or to relax after a long day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious chai iced tea at home. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, give chai iced tea a try and see what so many other people are excited about!
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