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Homemade Chai Tea Concentrate

Make homemade chai tea with this delicious and simple chai tea concentrate recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: make ahead

Ingredients

  • 12 cardamom pods gently crushed
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 4- inch piece of fresh ginger sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole allspice (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar (more or less to taste)
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 vanilla bean sliced down the middle
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 4 black tea bags

Instructions

  • Bring all ingredients except tea bags together to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer and reserve the liquid for concentrate, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Mix equal parts concentrate with water or milk to make chai tea. Or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.