Best Sweet Spicy Chai Tea Recipes

Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea Mix image

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups non-dairy powdered coffee creamer
2 cups French vanilla flavored coffee creamer
5 cups white sugar
3 cups unsweetened instant tea
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cardamom

Steps:

In a LARGE bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well using a blender or food processor.
If using a blender to mix, beat all ingredients well until mixture is the consistency of fine powder; If using your food processor to mix (my preference), mix one - two cups at a time until the mixture is a fine powder consistency.
To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons Chai tea mixture into a mug of hot water. This can also be chilled and served cold or frozen and served as an icy drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 53.6, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 38.6, Protein 3.7

Sweet & Spicy Chai Tea image

Provided by Rhubarbarella

Categories Beverages

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 star anise
1/2 whole nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks, broken
4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
6 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon allspice berry
1/2 orange, zest of
1 vanilla bean
1 inch fresh ginger
3 quarts water
8 (8 ounce) bags darjeeling tea
1 cup honey (to taste)

Steps:

Stirring constantly, lightly toast the anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and allspice in a skillet over medium high heat. Take extra care not to burn the spices. You just want them to become fragrant.
Let the spices cool slightly and coarsely grind in a spice mill.
Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Reserve the seeds for another use (Oh! Like maybe some vanilla rice pudding!).
Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices.
Bring the water to a boil. Add the ground spices, orange zest, vanilla bean, and ginger. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid. While still warm, add the honey and stir well to dissolve.
Suggested serving is 2 parts chai to 1 part milk, water, or your favorite milk alternative. Serve hot or cold. The chai liquid can be stored in the refrigerator and used at your leisure.
Makes approximately 12 12-ounce servings of tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 0.2