Coconut Chai
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Coconut Chai, a delightful fusion of black tea and aromatic spices combined with luscious coconut milk. This easy-to-make beverage is perfect for cozy evenings or refreshing afternoons, whether served hot or iced. With its dairy-free appeal and tropical twist, Coconut Chai is sure to become a favorite in your drink repertoire. Enjoy the warmth of spices and the smoothness of coconut in every soothing sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 cups (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cardamom pods, slightly crushed
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 2–3 whole cloves
- 1–2 tbsp coconut sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1½ cups of water to a boil.
- Add the cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, sliced ginger, and cloves. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the black tea leaves or tea bags and steep for 3–5 minutes based on your preferred strength.
- Add the coconut milk and simmer on low heat for another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Sweeten with coconut sugar to taste.
- Strain into cups using a fine mesh sieve, and garnish with ground cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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