Homemade Chai Concentrate
A rich and flavorful chai concentrate perfect for making chai lattes at home. This recipe uses a pre-made chai masala blend for convenience and consistent flavor.
Ingredients
- •12 cups Water
- •6 tbsp Spice Walla Chai Masala Blend
- •12 bags Black Tea Bags
- •6 slices Ginger (fresh, about 1/4 inch thick)
- •12 pods Cardamom Pods (lightly crushed)
- •12 tbsp Brown Sugar (or more, to taste)
- •3 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1.
In a large pot, combine the water, chai masala blend, ginger slices, and cardamom pods.
Time: 5 min - 2.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Time: 20 min - 3.
Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Time: 5 min - 4.
Remove the tea bags, ginger slices, and cardamom pods. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
Time: 5 min - 5.
Let the concentrate cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Tips
- 💡Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your desired sweetness.
- 💡For a stronger chai flavor, simmer for a longer time.
- 💡Use the concentrate with your milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy) to make chai lattes. Start with a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to milk and adjust to taste.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams