Chai With Hot Apple Cider Recipe
A warm and comforting chai with hot apple cider, blending aromatic spices with sweet, fruity cider for a cozy drink. Perfect for chilly days, this soothing beverage is rich, fragrant, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider and water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and ginger.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add tea bags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and strain out the spices.
- Stir in milk if using.
- Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use green or decaf tea for a lighter or caffeine-free option.
- Add vanilla extract for extra warmth.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently without boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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