Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 black tea bag (optional, for a caffeinated version)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional garnish: sprinkle of cinnamon, star anise
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, black peppercorns, and sea salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. If using, add the black tea bag. Be careful not to boil the coconut milk.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat. If using a tea bag, remove it. Strain the chai spiced coconut milk through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a star anise, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover chai spiced coconut milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving. For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. Adjust the sweetness and spice levels to your liking. You can also add a knob of fresh ginger for a stronger ginger flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg