Cinnamon-Cardamom Chai
A warming, aromatic tea with a blend of cinnamon and cardamom, simmered to perfection for a comforting cup. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, and cinnamon stick for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 124 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp black tea leaves
- 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 tsp black tea leaves, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, and 3 green cardamom pods.
- Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let it steep for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods, then add 1 tbsp honey and 1/2 cup milk.
- Step 4: Stir until the honey is dissolved and the milk is warmed through, then strain into a cup.
- Step 5: Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
