In the realm of warm and aromatic beverages, few stand as tall as the enchanting "spicy chai tea". Its origins trace back to the vibrant streets of India, where it has long been cherished as a comforting drink offering solace and rejuvenation. This captivating elixir blends the robust flavors of black tea with an enticing melange of aromatic spices. As you sip on this tantalizing concoction, you'll embark on a sensory journey that awakens your palate and soothes your soul. Whether you prefer the comforting warmth of a traditional preparation or seek to explore innovative twists on this timeless classic, this article aims to guide you towards the perfect spicy chai tea recipe that suits your unique taste preferences. From the nuanced flavors of cardamom and cinnamon to the zesty kick of ginger and the subtle sweetness of honey, crafting the ideal spicy chai tea is an art form.
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CHAI TEA WITH SPICED RUM
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories beverage
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water and the almond milk to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes. While the mixture is still warm, stir in the spiced rum and agave.
- While the tea is steeping, whip the cream to soft peaks.
- Remove the tea bags and ladle the spiked chai into serving cups. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon.
SPICY CHAI LATTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories beverage
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the tea bags, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, ginger and 4 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the almond milk and sugar. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a small slow cooker to keep warm during a party or ladle directly into 8 mugs, taking care to leave the spices in the saucepan. Serve with rye on the side for guests to add 1 ounce themselves, and garnish with orange twists, if desired.
HOT AND SPICY HIMALAYAN TEA (CHAI TEA)
Milk, black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are simmered together in this recipe for hot and spicy chai tea.
Provided by food4fit
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water, brown sugar, ginger root, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil; strain tea into tea cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 35.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
SPICED CHAI MIX
One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been enjoying it's warm, spicy flavor ever since. It tastes great with a warm blanket and a good book! -Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield about 5 cups mix (26 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons mix in 3/4 cup of boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICED MILK TEA (MASALA CHAI)
Enjoyed by millions in India, masala chai, a spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk, is now popular around the world. It is sold all over India by chai wallahs, or tea vendors, who pour the tea from big kettles into small cups.
Categories Milk/Cream Tea Non-Alcoholic Quick & Easy Cardamom Coffee Grinder Gourmet Drink
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grind together cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and fennel seeds with mortar and pestle or coffee/spice grinder.
- Bring milk just to a simmer in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir or whisk in brown sugar, ground spice mixture, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, add tea, and boil 1 minute.
- Pour tea through a fine-mesh sieve into hot milk mixture (discard tea leaves) and cook over low heat 1 minute. Stir before serving.
WARM SPICED CHAI
My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my own. -Justin Weber, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released., In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHAI TEA CONCENTRATE
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
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
SPICY CHAI TEA
It's just to yummy! Great this time of the year. You can pakage all the spices in a pretty bag or glass jar enclosed with directions. And give away! The picture displays not only the tea but the spices that make it.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring to a boil spices in water, then simmer 20 minutes.
- Add tea for 5 minutes no longer it will be to bitter!
- Strain.
- Add sugar and milk stir to dissolve.
- Drink Up!
- Or cool and add ice for a refreshing summer drink.
- Cheers!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 70.2, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 7
SPICED CHAI
Make and share this Spiced Chai recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together water and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Add cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, anise, nutmeg, ginger root, and tea.
- Remove from heat and steep for 15-20 minutes, according to how strong you like your tea.
- Carefully strain tea through strainer into another pot to remove spices.
- Stir in honey, mixing well to dissolve; mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour into cups and serve warm, or chill and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 63, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.1, Protein 4.1
SWEET & SPICY CHAI TEA
This is a recipe for a chai tea concentrate similar to what you would buy in the box at the grocery store. It is spicy and slightly sweet. I use an organic orange when making the zest to avoid the strange waxy coating and any pesticides. I also like to use filtered water to avoid any off flavors you can get from hard water, flouride, or chlorine. Use whatever tea you like. The bags should be the standard size ones for making a cup of tea.
Provided by Rhubarbarella
Categories Beverages
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stirring constantly, lightly toast the anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and allspice in a skillet over medium high heat. Take extra care not to burn the spices. You just want them to become fragrant.
- Let the spices cool slightly and coarsely grind in a spice mill.
- Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Reserve the seeds for another use (Oh! Like maybe some vanilla rice pudding!).
- Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices.
- Bring the water to a boil. Add the ground spices, orange zest, vanilla bean, and ginger. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid. While still warm, add the honey and stir well to dissolve.
- Suggested serving is 2 parts chai to 1 part milk, water, or your favorite milk alternative. Serve hot or cold. The chai liquid can be stored in the refrigerator and used at your leisure.
- Makes approximately 12 12-ounce servings of tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Use fresh spices. Ground spices lose their flavor over time, so it's best to use fresh spices whenever possible. If you can, buy whole spices and grind them yourself just before using.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chai tea, so feel free to experiment with different spices and ingredients until you find a combination that you love.
- Make a big batch. Chai tea is a great drink to make in advance, so you can enjoy it all week long. Simply brew a large batch of tea and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve chai tea with your favorite toppings. Chai tea is delicious on its own, but it can also be served with a variety of toppings, such as milk, honey, sugar, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Chai tea is a delicious and versatile drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold, with or without milk. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day or to relax after a long day. With so many different ways to make chai tea, there's sure to be a recipe that you'll love. So experiment and enjoy!
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