I’m a little bit of a chai snob. My sister ruined me for everyone else’s chai years ago. You can read about it here. I’ll forever be grateful to her mother-in-law for sharing her traditional recipe.
I have changed it up over the years though and added my favorite chai spice mixture. It’s cinnamon-y, but not too much. It’s full of a blend of spices that give the perfect balance to that rich black tea.
Of course, this is delicious hot too, but with Summer coming, I’m going to be enjoying it iced – how about you?
I couldn’t find these cute little glasses with lids and straws anymore (I got them at Target) but look at these bottles with straws! I have some similar at home and I love to fill them with drinks and store them in the fridge for on-the-go drinks.
Iced Dirty Chai Tea
Rich, Spiced, Dirty Chai Tea that you make at home, puts you right in your favorite café with one sip.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
8 tea bags Black Tea
6 c. water
6-8 cardamom pods (whole)
½ can organic sweetened condensed milk
1 cup half and half
1 tsp. chai spice mixture, optional
1-2 shots espresso, optional
Instructions
On the stovetop, place the water over high heat and bring to a boil.
Add tea bags, cardamom pods and chai spice, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
While tea simmers, combine sweetened condensed milk and half and half.
After 20 minutes, take off heat and strain tea to remove pods.
Cool completely.
If adding shots of espresso, brew them now and allow to cool before adding to tea.
When ready to serve, pour tea (and espresso, if using) over ice to about ¾ full.
Add milk mixture to taste.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Category: Drinks