Best Rooibos Chai Syrupsouth Africa Recipes

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ROOIBOS CHAI



Rooibos Chai image

Rooibos leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 slices fresh ginger, quarter-size, lightly smashed
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons loose rooibos tea leaves or 2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
  • Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1.4

ROOIBOS CHAI SYRUP(SOUTH AFRICA)



Rooibos Chai Syrup(South Africa) image

Easy to make and you just add a teaspoon(or more to taste) to hot water for an instant great chai tea. You could actually takeit with you when you go to a restaurant, ask for hot water(or milk) and add your own syrup! From Health Food Lover.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons red rooibos tea leaves
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, split open (or 1 vanilla bean) (optional)
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3 cardamom pods, split and crushed
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup raw honey

Steps:

  • To make the chai syrup:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cover with a lid. Simmer on medium-low for 1/2 hour to 1 hour or until the mixture reduces to a syrup(mine was not real syrupy, I simmered 1 hour). Then strain the mixture through a fine sieve (discarding solids) into a clean jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
  • How to use the chai syrup:.
  • Simply mix 1 teaspoon to up to 1 tablespoon of the chai syrup into hot milk(I use almond milk) and serve. Or mix in a teaspoon to a tablespoon of the syrup into hot water for a great chai tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.6, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 146.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 140.6, Protein 0.9

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