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Indian Spiced Chai

For a comforting, warm drink on a cold day, nothing beats spicy, sweet chai. Make your own at home and skip the fat and calories of the coffee shop version.
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Course Hot Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings
Calories 283.96 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 bags black tea
  • 4 cup(s) cold water
  • 2 cup(s) low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon(s) cardamom
  • 2 teaspoon(s) spices, cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger (or a very small knob of grated fresh ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) fresh pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
  • 1 dash(es) granulated sugar or sugar substitute, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract (or lemon/orange zest) — optional

Instructions

 

  • In a medium saucepan or pot, combine the milk and water.
  • Bring to a gentle boil at medium-high heat.
  • The milk and water is very prone to bubbling over, so it must be watched.
  • Once the mixture boils, turn off the heat and add the tea and spices, whisking or stirring constantly.
  • If the chai shows any signs of boiling over, remove it from the heat until it has calmed down, then return it to the warm burner.
  • Let the tea and spices steep for at least five minutes, until the chai turns a caramel color, then ladle out individual servings.
  • Add sugar to taste and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 283.96kcalCarbohydrates: 43.34gProtein: 18.08gFat: 5.53gSaturated Fat: 3.43gCholesterol: 24.4mgSodium: 266.6mgFiber: 6.43gSugar: 30.24g

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