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vegan masala chai served in a floral patterned cup and saucer set. A small sugar spoon rests on the saucer. A few cinnamon sticks, a pinch bowl of sugar and some whole spices by the side and around the cup of tea.
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Vegan Masala Chai

This Indian style chai tea is the perfect blend of spices and herbs and uses non-dairy milk. The result is a creamy vegan Chai that you will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 112kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 mortar and pestle or a small coffee grinder
  • 1 fine mesh strainer
  • 1 set of measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Herbs and spices

  • 1 tbsp ginger grated and peeled
  • 5 whole green cardamoms
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 inch cinnamom stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 inches lemon grass chopped roughly
  • 5 fresh mint leaves or 1/4 tsp dried mint leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp black tea dust please refer blog post for more details
  • 1 cup Unsweetened oat milk
  • 2 tsp raw cane sugar or any sweetener of your choice

Instructions

  • Add the whole spices (green cardamom, whole black pepper, cloves, cinnamon) along with the peeled and chopped ginger, lemon grass and mint leaves to a mortar and pestle.
  • Pound this to a slightly coarse mixture. Set aside.
  • To a saucepan, add 1 cup water, 2.5 tsp black tea dust and the pounded spice and herbs mixture.
  • Bring this mixture to a rolling bubbling boil. This takes about 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • When ready, reduce the heat to the lowest and add the unsweetened oat milk.
  • Stir a few times to combine.
  • Simmer on lowest heat possible for just 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Now, add the sugar and stir well to combine.
  • Continue to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes on low heat.
  • Switch off heat. Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Pour into individual cups and serve hot.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg
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