SPICED CHAI CONCENTRATE

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From The Tasty Kitchen site with changes for my taste. This is a little sweeter version, so adjust sweetness to taste. Freezable in ice cube trays.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 1/2 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
1 (3 inch) fresh ginger, chopped
7 whole cardamom pods, crushed
2 whole star anise pods, crushed
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
10 regular-size bags black tea (or 10 teaspoons loose tea is best) or 10 green tea (or 10 teaspoons loose tea is best)
1/2-2/3 cup brown sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Prepare the spices and the tea; set aside. Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Add the spices and the tea bags then allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture into a 4-cup glass measuring cup or large bowl, discarding the spices. Add the sugar, honey and the vanilla and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator.
  • To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part milk or half-and-half. Heat for a warm beverage or pour over ice to enjoy cold.

Bolatito Komolafe
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I've been making this chai concentrate for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy a refreshing iced chai on a hot day. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture. This recipe is a keeper!


Liza Maya
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This chai concentrate is so good! It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy a refreshing iced chai on a hot day. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture. This recipe is a keeper!


Lisa Onu
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I'm not a big fan of chai, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. This chai concentrate is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I've been using it to make iced chai lattes and they're the perfect su


Md Rasedul Isalm Akash
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This chai concentrate is the best! It's so flavorful and aromatic. I love that it's not too sweet. I've been using it to make chai lattes and they're the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Lex Moreno
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I've been looking for a good chai concentrate recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it on hand whenever I want a cup of chai.


Md Mintu
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This chai concentrate is a lifesaver! I'm always on the go and I don't always have time to make a fresh cup of chai. This concentrate makes it so easy to have a delicious cup of chai whenever I want. I just add a little bit to some hot water and I'm


Sad Shoro
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I made this chai concentrate for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Ali Kazmi
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I'm not usually a fan of chai, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! This chai concentrate is delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I've been using it to make iced chai lattes and they're the perfect summer


Erlinda Echaorre
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This chai concentrate is so good! It's so flavorful and aromatic. I love that it's not too sweet. I've been using it to make chai lattes and they're the perfect way to start my day.


Brian Rice
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I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was delicious! I was really impressed with how easy it was to make. I also really liked the fact that I could adjust the spices to my liking. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahinur Chowdhury
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I've been making this chai concentrate for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy a refreshing iced chai on a hot day. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture. This recipe is a keeper!


Miguel Cervantes
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OMG, this chai concentrate is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love that I can adjust the spices to my liking. I also love that it's a concentrate, so I can make a cup of chai whenever I want without having to meas