Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Raspberry Vanilla Chai with this easy-to-follow recipe. This warm and fragrant beverage is perfect for cozy evenings or as a special treat any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Chai Tea:
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Raspberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
To Serve:
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chai Tea: In a saucepan, combine water, tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ginger, vanilla extract, and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make the Raspberry Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine raspberries, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, mashing the raspberries as they cook.
- Strain and Assemble: Strain the chai tea and raspberry syrup. In a cup, mix 1/2 cup of the chai tea with 2-3 tablespoons of raspberry syrup. Heat the milk and froth using a frother or whisk. Pour the frothed milk over the chai and raspberry mixture. Garnish with fresh raspberries and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the raspberry syrup to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of milk, such as almond or oat milk, for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering, Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg