Turkey Free Chai Spice Iced Tea
Warm spices meet a cool glass in this deeply aromatic iced tea that feels like a treat without any fuss. Black tea is simmered with cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns, coaxing out layers of flavor that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. A splash of maple syrup rounds everything out with a gentle, natural sweetness that ties the whole blend together beautifully. The spices are strained out before serving, so you get a silky-smooth pour with nothing but pure, bold flavor in every sip. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive over ice but comes together with pantry staples and one saucepan. Whether you're sipping it on a hot afternoon or serving it to guests, this homemade chai tea is refreshing, plant-based, and completely free of any animal-derived ingredients or hidden additives worth worrying about.
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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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