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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
