Best 3 Copycat Oregon Chai Tea Recipes

If you're a fan of Oregon Chai Tea, you know that it has a unique flavor that is hard to replicate. The combination of black tea, spices, and vanilla is simply divine. But what if you could make your own copycat Oregon Chai Tea at home? It's easier than you think! With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious copycat Oregon Chai Tea that is just as good as the original.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COPYCAT OREGON CHAI TEA

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Copy Cat of Original Oregon Chai Tea - I found this on a bulletin board called 'real food'. Since I love Oregon Chai, I thought I'd give it a try. I liked that they used honey instead of refined sugar, but I'm sure you could sub in sugar or a substitute. Enjoy.

Provided by KimD71

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 1/2 inches fresh ginger (use vegetable peeler)
1 -2 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 vanilla bean (cut up into 1 in. pieces)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 regular sized bigelow darjeeling blend tea bags or 3 other black tea bags
2 cups water
2 cups milk (can use soymilk if prefer)

Steps:

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and toss in teabags then all other ingredients in order above. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add milk and bring to boil, then take off heat. Strain through strainer or coffee filters and serve hot or in a tall glass filled with ice.
Refrigerate unused portion. To reheat, you may either heat any conventional way, or froth with cappucino maker!

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

CHAI TEA MIX

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Instant Chai tea mix. You can spice it up even further by adding 1 teaspoon nutmeg and allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.

Provided by Jo

Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot

Time 32m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, sugar and instant tea. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. In a blender or food processor, blend 1 cup at a time, until mixture is the consistency of fine powder.
To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons Chai tea mixture into a mug of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

Tips:

Use high-quality black tea. This will give your chai a rich, flavorful base.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. The traditional Oregon Chai blend includes cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, but you can also add other spices like nutmeg, allspice, or fennel.
Use fresh or dried spices whenever possible. This will give your chai the best flavor.
If you don't have any vanilla bean paste, you can use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract instead.
If you're using a sweetener, add it to taste. The amount of sweetener you need will depend on your personal preference.
Chai can be served hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Conclusion:

Oregon Chai is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It's perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon pick-me-up, or as a refreshing drink on a warm day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own Oregon Chai at home. So next time you're looking for a caffeine fix, give this recipe a try.