Lupin Free Chai Spice Iced Tea
Warm spices meet a cool, refreshing finish in this homemade iced chai that's genuinely hard to stop sipping. Whole cinnamon, fresh ginger, crushed cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, then black tea bags are steeped right into that spiced base for a deep, layered flavor you just can't get from a powder or a bottle. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties everything together without overpowering the spice. Because every ingredient here is whole, fresh, or naturally derived, you don't have to stress about hidden additives or unfamiliar fillers sneaking into your glass. The whole process is straightforward — simmer, steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. It's the kind of drink that feels special enough for guests but easy enough to make on a regular Tuesday afternoon. Serve it tall over plenty of ice and enjoy every sip.
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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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