chai tea concentrate
Legend says chai originated in a royal court of India thousands of years ago. This flavorful blend of spice and tea is bold and delicious. As a concentrate, this drink can be enjoyed in seconds as a morning pick-me-up or flavorful iced beverage throughout the week. This delicious chai can be served hot or over ice. To enjoy a cup of chai, mix equal parts concentrate to equal parts milk of your choice.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This recipe yields a concentrate that is relatively low in sugar. Sweeten with additional sugar or honey to taste. For the best black tea flavor, we recommend using CTC Assam or Ceylon BOPF tea leaves.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
3 cup(s)
Ingredients
- CHAI TEA CONCENTRATE
- 15 green cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 whole star anise
- 20 grams ginger
- 2 inch peel of orange
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 50 grams white sugar
- 1/4 cup tea leaves (12g or 8 bags)
- ICED CHAI LATTE (1 SERVING)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
How To Make chai tea concentrate
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Step 1To make the concentrate, crush the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, fennel, anise, and ginger together with a mortar and pestle.
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Step 2Toast the crushed spices in a medium sized pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
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Step 3Add water and orange peel. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to lowest setting. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
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Step 4After steeping, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
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Step 5Remove pot from heat, add the tea leaves, and steep for 8 minutes.
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Step 6Strain the mixture with a fine sieve and reserve the liquid in a container. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Step 7To make one iced chai latte, mix the ice, concentrate, and sugar together in a glass.
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Step 8Pour milk into the glass, stir, and enjoy.
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Category:
Other Drinks
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#Chai
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Culture:
Indian
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Sugar
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