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Creamy Coconut Chai

Creamy Coconut Chai: Your Tropical Escape in a Cup

Indulge in a cup of Creamy Coconut Chai, a delightful blend of aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chai Base
  • 1 ½ cups Water Fresh, filtered
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea Strong options like Assam or Ceylon
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat or light
For the Spices
  • 1 piece Cinnamon Stick Whole for deeper flavor
  • 4 pods Cardamom Pods Lightly crushed
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated or sliced
  • 4 pieces Whole Cloves Used whole
For Sweetening
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar Adjust to taste
  • Ground Cinnamon or Star Anise Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Coconut Chai
  1. Boil the Water and Spices: In a medium saucepan, bring 1½ cups of water to a rolling boil. Add in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, crushed fresh ginger, and whole cloves. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  2. Steep the Black Tea: After spices have steeped, add black tea leaves or tea bags. Allow to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk and stir gently. Simmer on low for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Sweeten to Taste: Stir in coconut sugar if desired and adjust to taste.
  5. Strain and Serve: Remove from heat and strain into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
  6. Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally garnish with ground cinnamon or star anise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For the best results, use fresh spices and adjust steeping time based on your taste preference. Serve iced for a refreshing treat on warm days.

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