Homemade Chai Tea Concentrate (Starbucks Copycat)
Perfectly spiced Indian Chai Tea Concentrate made with a blend of aromatic spices. This liquid gold tastes warmly spiced and slightly sweet, ideal for homemade chai lattes or iced teas.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 teabags black tea *
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- masala chai mix *
Masala Chai Mix
- 3-4 slices fresh ginger *
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 8 cardamom pods crushed
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 star anise
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instructions
- If using masala chai powder, skip this step.Use a pestle and mortar or ziplock bag and rolling pin to lightly crush the cardamom pods, cloves and black peppercorns.
- In a medium saucepan, add the water and all the spices: ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, black peppercorn and nutmeg.
- Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, then let simmer over low heat for 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, then mix in sugar and tea. Cover and steep for another 5-10 minutes.
- Use a fine sieve or cheesecloth to strain all the spices and tea, then let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once fully cooled, transfer to a clean bottle or jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Black Tea - teabags can be replaced with 4 teaspoons loose leaf black tea.
- Masala Chai Mix - can be replaced with 2 teaspoons masala chai powder.
- Ginger - fresh ginger can be replaced with 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Nutritional value is estimative and is calculated per serving, without any optional ingredients. This recipe makes 24 servings or 3 cups of concentrate.
- Sterilize jars: wash with soap, rinse well, then place in the oven at 250℉ (130℃) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal
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