Description
Homemade chai concentrate is a game-changer for easy, delicious chai lattes anytime. This quick and simple recipe yields a rich, spiced concentrate that can be mixed with milk or plant-based milk for a comforting, cozy treat.
Ingredients
– 6 black tea bags
– 4 cinnamon sticks
– 10 cardamom pods, crushed
– 6 whole cloves
– 2 star anise
– 1/4 cup honey
– 4 cups water
Instructions
1. – In a medium saucepan, combine the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise.
2. – Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
3. – Reduce the heat to low and let the chai simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. – Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.
5. – Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tea bags and whole spices.
6. – Transfer the concentrated chai to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
– Store the homemade chai concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
– For a chai latte, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the concentrate with 1 cup of hot milk or plant-based milk.
– Adjust the amount of honey to suit your desired sweetness level.
– Try adding a touch of vanilla extract or ground ginger for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian