There is nothing richer than waking up in the morning with that aroma of preparing a chai tea , which gives us all the energy to face the day of work or studies. It is also a delight to enjoy this tea in the afternoon after a hard day and relax, feeling with each sip that unique variety of flavors that only this infusion can deliver.
The truth is that drinking chai tea makes any moment pleasant and in large part, it is because of the multiplicity of ingredients that give it a unique and unrepeatable flavor.
It is a truly versatile infusion and for chai tea lovers it can be made in various ways, there is not just one preparation, there is something for all tastes and it invites us not only to drink it, but to live a true experience of sensations.
Recipes and how to prepare chai tea
Here is a simple, fast and tasty way with sweetea:
Sweetea Chai Tea with Almond Milk
Yes, as it sounds it is a simple mixture, since you only need to make the chai tea bags in hot water. These sweetea bags already contain all the chai ingredients plus a personal touch (black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, vanilla)
Then you just have to add almond milk to taste. You can make it in a hot or ice-tea version by adding ice.
Recipes and how to prepare original chai tea
The most popular recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons of cloves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground or grated ginger
- 1 liter of water
How to prepare chai tea: Use a bowl or pot to mix the spices. The black tea bags are left for a maximum of 5 minutes and removed . Bring the water to a boil in another pot and add all the spices already mixed. Just when it starts to boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then let it rest for another 7 minutes. When serving, strain the infusion.
Extra fact: You can also add vanilla, curcuma, poppy, honey, stevia or brown sugar.
Original Almond Milk Chai Tea
Ingredients:
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons of cloves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- a teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 tablespoon star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground or grated ginger
- 1 liter of water
- milk to taste
How to make chai tea: Use a bowl or pot to mix the spices, the black tea bags are left for a maximum of 5 minutes and removed . Bring the water to a boil in another pot and add all the spices. Just when it starts to boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then let it rest for another 7 minutes. When serving, strain the infusion and add the almond milk to taste, it can be directly into the mixture or in your own cup.
Extra fact: If you want to serve cold, you can add chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
Oregon chai tea
Ingredients:
- 4 black tea bags
- ½ slice of ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 heaped tablespoon cardamom powder
- 1 heaping tablespoon vanilla powder
- sprinkled nutmeg
- 1 heaping tablespoon of sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups of milk
How to make chai tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot and add the black tea bags, leave for a maximum of 5 minutes and remove, then add all the other ingredients in the above order. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Strain through coffee filters or strainers and serve hot or in a tall glass filled with ice.
West Indian chai tea
Ingredients:
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons of cloves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground or grated ginger
- 1 handful of raw and peeled almonds
- 1 liter of water
How to prepare chai tea: First, peel the almonds with lukewarm water, then cut them into small pieces and grind them well to form a fine powder. Then put in a bowl or in a pot all the spices, the ground almonds, the green tea bags put only 5 minutes and remove, mix everything with your hands or spoon. Now put the water in another pot and let it reach the boiling point. When it reaches this point add the mixture of green tea, almonds and spices, turn off the heat, cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Finally strain and drink.
Now you know some of the best-known chai tea recipes, to try, enjoy and turn those moments into unforgettable experiences. It is definitely an infusion to recommend to your family and friends, its flavor is unmatched and they will surely like it.