Homemade Iced Chai Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chai concentrate
Milk and serving
Method
Prepare chai concentrate
Simmer chai
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 4 teaspoons black tea leaves. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 8 green cardamom pods, 6 whole cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer and simmer 5–7 minutes, until the tea is richly flavored.
Sweeten and finish
Stir in 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until dissolved.
Strain and chill
Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container. Let the concentrate cool, then refrigerate at least 15 minutes to chill.
Assemble iced chai
Fill 4 serving glasses with ice.
Pour 1/2 cup chai concentrate into each glass.
Serve immediately, over additional ice if desired.
