Chai Concentrate
Yield: 3 cups
This homemade Chai Concentrate recipe features simple chai ingredients like tea, spices, and brown sugar. Follow my quick and easy method, then make all your favorite iced and hot chai drinks at home!
Ingredients
For the Chai Concentrate (enough for at least 6 drinks)
- 2½ tablespoons loose chai tea
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mix below
For the Chai Spice Mix (enough for 3 jars of chai concentrate)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- big pinch ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder see Notes
Instructions
- For the chai concentrate: Place the loose leaf tea into the strainer of a teapot (or use tea bags). If you don’t have a teapot, just use a saucepan on the stovetop.
- Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil, then pour the water into the teapot. Or add water to the saucepan and bring to a boil - then remove pan from heat and add the tea wrapped tightly in cheesecloth (or use tea bags).
- Let tea steep at room temperature for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the brown sugar and 2 teaspoons chai spice mix to a 1-quart mason jar.
- Once tea has finished steeping, pour the hot tea into the jar. Whisk to combine the chai concentrate.
- Allow the chai concentrate to cool completely to room temperature and then cover with a tight-fitting lid and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Always shake or whisk right before using as the spices will settle.
- For the chai spice mix: Combine all of the ingredients in a small jar. You will use 2 teaspoons of this mix per jar of chai concentrate. Store this mixture in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
Notes
To make a hot chai: Combine 1/2 cup chai concentrate with 3/4 cup whole milk (we also like to use Chobani Oat Milk “extra creamy” – you can also use any milk that you personally like) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until simmering, stirring occasionally. Or heat in a large mug in the microwave until simmering.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 65kcal Carbohydrates: 17g Sodium: 10mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 15g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.