How to make an immune-boosting chai latte at home that tastes café-quality.
The love affair between chai and I started a few years ago, when I was prompted to try it by my sister who’d recently discovered the deliciousness that is chai.
Fast forward to today, I enjoy chai lattes and iced chai on a regular basis. It’s one of my favourite drinks to order at a café.
I try not to have chai all too often because of its caffeine content. Sometimes I’ll switch between chai, matcha lattes or dandelion tea. However, since discovering this caffeine-free chai mix, I’ve been reunited with this long-lost love of mine.
This mix is made up of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, coconut sugar, and clove. Only seven ingredients are required, and it only takes two minutes to make.
Chai powder is rich in immune-boosting spices, and is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral. It will keep for up to three months in a cool, dry place, but if you love chai like me, it’ll be gone long before then.
If you want to add some tea (which will add caffeine), just cut the amount of milk in half and sub in strong brewed black tea.
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Homemade Caffeine-Free Chai Powder
You’ll have a delicious chai that’s ready to enjoy at a moment’s notice.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp ground cloves
- 4-5 tbsp coconut sugar
Optional:
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
- 1-2 tbsp turmeric for a golden chai
- 2-3 tbsp cacao for a chocolate chai
To make:
Add all the ingredients to a small jar and shake or stir well to combine. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Warm chai latte:
- Combine one teaspoon of this DIY chai powder with one tablespoon of hot water in a blender.
- Once the coconut sugar dissolves and the spices incorporate with the water, add warmed dairy-free milk to your blender and blend to combine. The milk will develop some lovely froth to it, too.
Iced chai latte:
- Combine one teaspoon of this DIY chai powder with one tablespoon of hot water in a blender.
- Once the coconut sugar dissolves and the spices incorporate with the water, pour into a tall glass. Add a few ice cubes and top with dairy-free milk. Stir well to combine.
As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor before trying or using any new products. I am not a doctor. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts and feelings of the products mentioned. Check with your doctor or health practitioner if you are uncertain about trying out any of the products, recipes or tips mentioned in this post.
Have you made a chai latte at home before? What’s your favourite: chai tea or iced chai latte? Share in the comments below.
Lots of love,
🖤 Vanessa