Name: Chai Concentrate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 10 bags tea; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 vanilla bean; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 12 cloves; 9 cardamon pods; 0.5 Tsp nutmeg; 2 star anise pods; 0.5 Tsp peppercorns; 8 corriander seeds; 0.5 Tsp ground allspice; 1 Tbsp orange zest; 1 inch ginger; 1 Tbsp honey

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Method

7 steps · 45 min

01
Boil the water
In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a rapid boil.
02
Simmer with spices
Add the 10 tea bags, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 vanilla bean, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 12 cloves, 9 cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 star anise pods, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, 8 coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 inch ginger to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
03
Steep with honey
Take the pot off the heat. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of honey and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to steep further.
04
Strain the concentrate
Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and carefully strain the concentrate into a clean container, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the spent tea bags and spices.
05
Store the concentrate
Transfer the cooled concentrate to a sealable container and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
06
Make chai tea
To make a mug of chai, combine 1/3 cup of the concentrate with warm milk (dairy, soy, or nut milk all work well).
07
Use in other recipes
This concentrate isn't just for tea; it's also a great way to add chai spice to other recipes. Try stirring some into cookie batter for chai-spiced cookies, or mix it with seltzer water for a refreshing chai soda.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	131kcal	7%
Fat	1g	1%
Carbohydrate	31g	12%
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Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Free from
Crustaceans	Free from
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