Best Herbal Chai Tea Recipes

CHAI TEA

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Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. -Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 whole cloves
2 whole peppercorns
4 tea bags
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

Place cloves and peppercorns in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aromas are released., Add the tea bags, sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk., Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk. Pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HERBAL CHAI (TEA)

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A healthy drink, without caffeine, it is known to relieve cramps, coughs, and poor digestion. Combine any or all of the following herbs, as desired. To save time, grind larger quantities of different herbs and spices for use as needed.

Provided by kusum gupta

Categories Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 green cardamom pods
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 peppercorns
2 cloves
1/2 inch ginger
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried leaves)
6 -8 leaves sacred basil (Tulsi)
honey or sugar
milk (to taste)

Steps:

Crush all the herbs and spices coarsely.
Boil the water with the herbs.
(Put ¾ teaspoon herbs for 1 cup water.) Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered.
Strain; serve hot with milk and honey (or sugar) to taste.
Variation: Let the tea cool down.
Add honey (or sugar) to taste and serve cold on ice, garnished with thin lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.7, Fat 0.4, Sodium 10.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1