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My Delicious Chai Tea Recipe

Writer's picture: Fitness AliFitness Ali

Updated: Jan 25



I love Chai tea, especially the one from East is East, it's very strong and fragrant.


Here's the recipe I created trying to replicate it.


You can play around with the qualities of each spice depending on how you like it; for instance more peppercorns will make it spicier.


I highly recommend getting organic spices (Whole Foods on Cambie & 8th has them all).


Ingredients:

  • a medium piece of organic ginger, peeled and sliced

  • 1 organic cinnamon stick

  • 1 tsp organic cardamom seeds

  • 1 tsp organic whole black peppercorns

  • 1 tsp organic whole cloves

  • 1 tsp organic fennel seeds

  • optional: tea of your choice (English Breakfast or Rooibos for decaf)

Put all spices in a mortar and crush with pestle. Make teaspoon heaping for spicier.


Instructions:

  • 2 cups of water in a medium pot on high heat until it boils & then turn down to simmer

  • Add all ingredients to simmering water as you have them ready and then cover.

  • Let simmer 30 minutes or more (minimum 15 minutes if you’re short on time).

  • Add 2 cups of milk of your choice (I like Soy) and then turn the heat up and stir gently (to avoid boiling over) until it boils and then turn off.

  • Optional: add tea of your choice at the end so it doesn't become bitter - English Breakfast or Rooibos for decaf is good. (I don’t add tea anymore).

  • Add sugar to taste and ladle through a strainer into a mug and ENJOY!


Super cozy tea and delicious. Also great for sore throats and colds.


Once cool, transfer into jug and can keep in the fridge to re-heat.


Makes 4 cups

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