Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Chai, a creamy and aromatic beverage that brings comfort and warmth to any occasion. This easy-to-make drink features a harmonious blend of black tea, invigorating spices, and rich coconut milk, striking a perfect balance between flavor and creaminess. Enjoy it hot for a cozy experience or serve it chilled over ice for a refreshing treat on warm days. Customizable to your taste preference, this dairy-free option is sure to impress both chai enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Treat yourself to this exotic drink that can be made in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cardamom pods, slightly crushed
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 2–3 whole cloves
- 1–2 tbsp coconut sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, ginger, and cloves; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) and steep for 3-5 minutes based on your desired strength.
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sweeten with coconut sugar as desired.
- Strain into cups or mugs using a fine mesh sieve.
- Optionally garnish with ground cinnamon or star anise and enjoy hot or over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg