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Sugar Free Chai Concentrate

A delightful, guilt-free chai concentrate infused with warm spices, perfect for a cozy drink any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags or 4 tablespoons loose black tea
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Liquid stevia or preferred sugar substitute to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Storage container or bottle

Method
 

  1. Begin by bringing the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the black tea bags and let them steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, black peppercorns, and grated ginger to the pot.
  4. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. After simmering, take the saucepan off the heat.
  6. Using a fine mesh strainer, carefully pour the chai concentrate into a storage container.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and your choice of liquid stevia.
  8. Allow the concentrate to cool before sealing the container, then store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

Serve over hot or iced milk for a traditional chai latte or use as a flavoring in baked goods.