Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMe & BillyRye Chai Recipe

Rye Chai Recipe

Inspired by Me & Billy
Time30m
Serves2

Make Rye Chai Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Spices

Sweetener

Method

Prepare Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Rye Tea

    Once boiling, add 2 cups of rye tea to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

Add Spices

  1. 3

    Combine Spices

    Add 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 cardamom pods, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 4 cloves, and 4 black peppercorns to the saucepan with the rye tea.

  2. 4

    Simmer

    Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Sweeten and Add Milk

  1. 5

    Sweeten

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to sweeten the chai to your taste.

  2. 6

    Add Milk

    Pour in 1 cup of dairy or non-dairy milk and stir well. Heat the mixture until it's warmed through.

Serve

  1. 7

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the chai into cups and enjoy your warm Rye Chai!

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