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Flavorful Homemade Chai Latte Concentrate

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A quick and easy homemade chai latte concentrate recipe that combines warming spices and creamy milk for a deeply flavorful chai experience. Perfect for busy mornings or anytime you crave a cozy chai drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons whole black tea leaves or 3 black tea bags (preferably Assam tea)
  • 2 large cinnamon sticks
  • 6 green cardamom pods, crushed lightly
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
  • 5–6 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 whole star anise (optional)
  • 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk or plant-based like oat or almond)

Instructions

  1. Crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns gently using the back of a spoon or mortar and pestle to release their oils (about 2 minutes).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, crushed spices, sliced ginger, and star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in black tea leaves or tea bags and continue simmering for another 3-5 minutes until the water darkens but does not become bitter.
  4. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in your choice of sweetener until dissolved, then add the milk. Return to low heat and warm gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
  5. Strain the chai concentrate through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a jar or heatproof container. Press gently to extract flavor. Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Crushing whole spices just before simmering releases essential oils for better flavor. Keep heat low when warming milk to avoid curdling. Store concentrate in small portions to maintain freshness. Dilute concentrate with hot water or milk when serving. Can be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk like oat or almond. Concentrate keeps up to 5 days refrigerated.

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