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homemade chai latte

Chai latte Concentrate

Elien
A sweet chai latte concentrate made with black tea and full of chai spices. Add it to your favourite milk for a warming treat.
Makes about 750ml
4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 whole cardamom pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 5 bags black tea of your choice (or 5 tbsp loose leaf tea in a tea strainer)
  • 3-4 cm fresh ginger
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/3 cup brown rice syrup (or maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar...)
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp whole coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp whole fennel seeds (or two star anise)
  • 3 cups water (750ml)

Instructions
 

  • Using a mortar and pestle, gently pound the cardamom pods, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and black peppercorn. 
  • In a saucepan combine all the water and spices together and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Take it off the heat and add in the tea bags and brown rice syrup. Remove the tea bags or tea strainer after 4 minutes, then allow the mixture to cool completely.
  • Strain out the spices and pour the chai tea concentrate into a clean, sterilised bottle. 
  • Warm 1/2 a cup of your favourite milk along with 1/2 cup of chai tea concentrate and enjoy with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. 
  • Store the remaining concentrate in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 14.96gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 11.1gCalcium: 10mg
Keyword Chai, Drinks, Latte
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