Macadamia Free Chai Spice Iced Tea
Warm spices meet a cool, refreshing glass in this chai-inspired iced tea that's genuinely hard to stop sipping. Black tea is simmered with cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns until the liquid turns a gorgeous amber and smells absolutely incredible. Maple syrup brings just the right touch of natural sweetness without overpowering the bold spice blend. The whole thing gets strained clean and chilled, so every glass is smooth, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for guests but is honestly simple to pull together on any afternoon. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to second-guess labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in. Pour it over a tall glass of ice and enjoy something that tastes like a coffeehouse treat made entirely on your own terms.
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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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