Warm and Cozy Chai Green Tea with Spices and Citrus Recipe
This comforting Chai Green Tea blends the refreshing taste of green tea with aromatic spices like fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom, creating a warm and cozy beverage perfect for daily wellness rituals. Enhanced with a hint of orange, this chai delivers a balanced flavor that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes simmering plus 30 minutes for spices
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Spices and Flavorings
- 2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 slice of orange
Tea and Liquids
- 12 cups water, divided
- 4 green tea bags
Instructions
- Simmer Spices: Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, then add fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, cardamom, and coriander seeds. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 30 minutes to fully extract the spices’ flavors.
- Add Orange Slice: During the last 10 minutes of simmering, drop the slice of orange into the pan to infuse a subtle citrus aroma into the chai blend.
- Steep Green Tea: While the spices simmer, bring the remaining 4 cups of water to a simmer separately. Remove from heat and add the green tea bags, steeping for 2 to 3 minutes depending on your desired tea strength. Avoid squeezing the bags to prevent bitterness.
- Strain Chai Mixture: After simmering, strain the chai spice mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids, leaving a clear, flavorful liquid.
- Combine and Sweeten: Pour the steeped green tea and strained chai spice infusion into a pitcher, stir well, and sweeten to taste using honey or pure maple syrup.
- Serve: Serve the chai green tea hot, garnished with an orange slice if desired, or chill to enjoy cold for a refreshing twist.
Notes
- Do not squeeze the green tea bags to avoid bitter flavors.
- Adjust simmering time of the spices to intensify or mellow the chai flavor.
- Sweetener options can be adjusted to preference or dietary needs.
- This tea can be served hot or cold based on personal preference.
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