Easy Homemade Chai Tea Syrup (Starbucks Copycat)
Easy Homemade Chai Tea Syrup spiced to perfection. This Starbucks copycat recipe captures the essence of traditional chai, perfect for all types of drinks!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water (500 grams)
- 2 cups sugar (400 grams)
Using Masala Chai
- 4 teaspoons masala chai powder
Using Whole Spices
- 2 teaspoons cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
- 2-3 small cinnamon sticks*
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger* or 3-4 slices fresh ginger
- 1 star anise, optional
- 4-5 black tea bags*
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- If using masala chai powder, skip this step. Using whole spices: Crush the cardamom pods with a rolling pin or knife, then grate the nutmeg. Add them to a bowl, along with cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, cloves, ginger, star anise (optional) and a pinch of salt.
- For a more intense flavor, toast the spices lightly in the pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a medium saucepan add the water and sugar. Heat over medium fire until the sugar dissolves, then add the spice mix or chai masala powder. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, the add the black tea. Cover with a lid and let cool down to room temperature.
- Use a fine sieve or cheesecloth to strain out all the spices, then pour the chai tea syrup into a sterilized bottle or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for 1 month.
Notes
- Cinnamon sticks - can be replaced with 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Ground ginger - can be replaced with 3-4 fresh ginger slices
- Black tea - teabags can be replaces with 3-4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea
- Nutritional value is estimative and is calculated per serving, without any optional ingredients. This recipe makes 14 servings or 1 ½ cups of syrup.
- Sterilize jars: wash with soap, rinse well, then place in the oven at 250℉ (130℃) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal
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