Chai Tea
Chai Tea blends robust black tea with fragrant cardamom, warm cinnamon, and a hint of pepper for a gently spiced, balanced sip. Light sweetness rounds the edges of the spice, making it soothing and aromatic. Serve hot for a cozy afternoon break or as a comforting after-dinner drink.
- Prep5 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chai Tea, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the tea bags, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, and black pepper, then bring it back to a boil. Immediately stir in the sugar.
- 2
Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Calories 67.85 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 18.1 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 17.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.02 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 16.34 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 12.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 11.76 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
About This Recipe
Chai Tea is an Indian beverage recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 10 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Sugar, and Tea Bags. Each serving provides about 67.85 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chai Tea?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for beverage.
- What is Chai Tea made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Sugar, Tea Bags, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Chai Tea?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chai Tea?
- About 10 hrs in total: 5 hrs to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 67.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chai Tea easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chai Tea healthy?
- Chai Tea has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 67.85 calories and 0.05 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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