Homemade Spiced Chai Tea Concentrate for Your Morning Ritual

Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of spiced chai tea with this easy homemade concentrate recipe. Perfect for your morning ritual or as a cozy evening treat, this concentrate will become a staple in your kitchen. Simply mix with milk or water for a delicious cup of chai anytime.

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 10 whole cloves
• 10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 6 black tea bags
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
2. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and fennel seeds to the pot.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the water.
4. Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot.
6. Add brown sugar and vanilla extract to the strained liquid, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
7. Let the chai tea concentrate cool before transferring to a glass jar or bottle for storage.
8. To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part milk or water, heat if desired, and enjoy!

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