Pistachio Free Chai Spice Iced Tea
Warm chai spices meet a cool, refreshing glass in this iced tea that feels like a treat without any fuss. Black tea is simmered with cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns to build a deeply aromatic base that's miles ahead of anything from a bottle. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties all those bold spices together beautifully. The whole thing gets strained clean and chilled, so every sip is smooth, fragrant, and perfectly balanced over ice. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is a straightforward pantry staple with no hidden risks lurking in the lineup. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon just for yourself.
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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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