Indian Chai Tea or Smoothie

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 0

Delicious Indian Chai Tea or Smoothie recipe for a cozy evening

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

113

Sugar

10g

Fat

Indian Chai Tea is a popular beverage in India and other South Asian countries. It is a brewed tea that is traditionally made with black tea, milk, and spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. This recipe, while still maintaining the classic flavors, uses honey as a natural sweetener and adds nutmeg to give it an extra kick. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit individual tastes, including being turned into a smoothie with the addition of ice in the blender. This recipe is perfect for a cozy evening at home or for serving to guests during a relaxed gathering.

Instructions

1.	Boil water in a saucepan and remove it from heat once it starts bubbling.
2.	Add the tea bags and let them steep for 3-5 minutes depending on the desired strength.
3.	Remove the tea bags and add in milk, honey, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
4.	Whisk everything together and place the saucepan back on the stove over medium heat.
5.	Whisk the tea mixture constantly until it starts to simmer.
6.	Remove it from heat and let it cool down to your desired temperature before serving or blend it with ice for a smoothie.

PROS

This recipe combines the classic flavors of Indian Chai Tea with a creamy milk base.

It is perfect for chilly evenings and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.

It can be converted into a healthy and refreshing smoothie by blending it with ice.

CONS

Since honey is used to sweeten this recipe, it may not be suitable for people who are watching their sugar intake.

The tea bags can also be substituted with loose tea leaves.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Indian Chai Tea is known to have numerous health benefits, including relieving stress, improving digestion, boosting immunity, and reducing inflammation.
The spices used in this recipe, including ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate blood sugar levels.

	2 cups water
	4 bags black tea
	2 cups milk
	2 tablespoons honey
	1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg