Vanilla Chai Tea

Name: Vanilla Chai Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 8 whole peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice; 2 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 whole cloves; 8 individual tea bags; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 cups boiling water; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; Ground allspice

This warm chai is comfort in a cup. It’s extra special with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of ground allspice on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

8 whole peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
8 individual tea bags
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Ground allspice

Directions

Place the first five ingredients in a large bowl. With end of a wooden spoon handle, crush mixture until aromas are released. Add tea bags, honey and boiling water; steep, covered, 6 minutes.
In a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea into a heat-proof pitcher; stir in milk and vanilla.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Top servings with whipped cream; sprinkle with allspice.

To Make Ahead: Whipped cream can be made a couple of hours in advance; cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (with 2-1/2 tablespoons topping): 131 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Vanilla Chai in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2010

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NoOneNana

Feb 6, 2015

Really liked it. I am so happy for the Internet that we can look up these recipes like this one.
joyousdeeous

Feb 19, 2012

EXCELLENT HOT BEVERAGE. MY FRIEND FROM INDIA SAYS, IT'S PERFECT...MUST USE THE PEPPERCORNS FOR AUTHENTICITY.
birdsandpars

Feb 19, 2012

Loved it! I only had ground cardamom on hand so I substituted with 1/4 t. instead of 2 pods.
LYNETTEEH

Feb 18, 2012

Where can I purchase cardamom pods?
annsway1

Feb 18, 2012

I had never heard of using peppercorns in Chai before. Maybe that was what I always missed when making mine....anyway, its delicous. Please give it a try. You won't be sorry!!