Beef Free Chai Spice Iced Tea
Warm spices meet a cool glass in this refreshing iced tea that tastes like a chai latte's laid-back summer cousin. Cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns are simmered together before the tea bags even hit the pot, which means every sip is deeply aromatic and layered in a way that store-bought bottled teas simply can't match. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties everything together without overpowering the spice blend. The whole thing is strained clean, so you get a beautifully clear, amber pour over ice with zero gritty bits. It's naturally plant-based from top to bottom — no animal products anywhere in the ingredient list — making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding meat or keeping things entirely animal-free. Brew a big pitcher, stash it in the fridge, and you've got a seriously impressive drink ready whenever the craving hits.
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4 servings
- 3 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, and black peppercorns in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.
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