Homemade Chai Concentrate: 10 Amazing Cozy Lattes
Create your own delicious chai concentrate at home for endless cozy lattes. This easy recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a warm cup of chai.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup black tea leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the black tea leaves and milk to the saucepan.
- Stir well and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, heat your desired amount of chai concentrate and mix with hot water or milk for a delicious latte.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- For a spicier chai, add more ginger or peppercorns.
- Experiment with different types of black tea for varied flavor profiles.
- This concentrate can also be used in iced chai lattes or other beverages.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup concentrate
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg