Chai Concentrate 5 from 24 votes

Enjoy a quick cup of masala chai or a chai latte using homemade Chai
Concentrate. The tea is brewed in small batches and infused with fragrant chai spices.
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
5 mins 20 mins 25 mins
Course: Drinks Cuisine: Indian Servings: 5 chais Calories: 64kcal Author: Shweta Garg
Equipment
Mortar and Pestle
Sauce Pan
Fine Mesh Strainer
Syrup Bottle
Ingredients
1-inch knob ginger
1-2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
5 cloves
4 dried edible roses
7 cardamom pods
10 black peppercorns
1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
5 cups water
5 tsp black tea leaves
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
1. In a mortar and pestle, crush the knob of ginger into chunks to release the juices and
expose more surface area. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, roses, cardamom
pods, black peppercorns, and ginger into the mortar and pestle and lightly crush them so
they release their oils. Lastly, use a microplane to grate a bit of nutmeg.
2. Transfer all of the spices from the mortar and pestle to a medium sized pot. On medium
heat, dry roast the spices for a minute, or until they're fragrant.
3. Pour the water in with the spices and bring it to a light rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, or until
fragrant.
4. At this point, add in the black tea leaves and mix really well. Simmer the spices with the
black tea for 5 minutes. Be careful not to boil it for too long, otherwise it will be very bitter.
5. Remove the pot from heat and pour in the sugar. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
6. Allow the spices and tea to steep in the hot water for at least 15 minutes. Then, strain the
chai concentrate into a sanitized pitcher with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to five days.
 7. Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to milk. The concentrate can be served steamed, heated, or
chilled.
Notes
Substitute honey or brown sugar as a sweetener
Use 5 tea bags in lieu of the loose leaf tea leaves.
The amount of spices for cardamom, black peppercorns, cloves, and nutmeg are based on
high quality single-origin spices. They are especially potent and flavorful. Adjust the
amount based on the quality of spices and personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chai | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g |
Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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