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Chai Tea Concentrate

Chai Tea Concentrate

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Enjoy a cozy and delicious chai tea concentrate with the right balance of sweetness and spice. It’s a comforting drink that will give you the perfect pick-me-up for your day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups water
  • 12 black tea bags
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 10 whole cardamom pods or 60 cardamom seeds
  • 3 whole star anise pods
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 20 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 vanilla bean or 2 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Add tea bags, spices, and vanilla bean (or add extract later). Remove from heat and steep for 15-20 minutes for your preferred strength.
  3. Strain and add brown sugar and vanilla extract if using. Stir well.
  4. Mix ½ cup concentrate with ½ cup any milk. Heat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Keep refrigerated. Enjoy for up to 2 weeks.
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Drinks

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 55