Old-School Railway Chai
Old-School Railway Chai delivers a creamy, robust cup layered with aromatic fennel, warm cardamom, and a gentle clove finish. Brewed with strong black tea and enriched with milk, it’s comforting, slightly sweet, and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a cozy after-dinner sip with friends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old-School Railway Chai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; add the fennel, cloves, and cardamom. Keep the water boiling for 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir the milk into the water and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil; add the tea bags, lower the heat to low, and boil until the tea tastes strong but not bitter, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Strain the tea into 4 tea mugs; sweeten with sugar to individual taste.
- Calories 117.32 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.37 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 16.21 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.37 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.56 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.27 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 71.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.85 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 13.74 g --
- Added Sugars 8.1 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 130.51 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 190.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 46.45 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Old School Railway Chai is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Tea Bags, Caster Sugar, Fennel Seed, and Water. Each serving provides about 117.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old-School Railway Chai made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Tea Bags, Caster Sugar, Fennel Seed, Water, Whole Cardamom. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old-School Railway Chai?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 117.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old-School Railway Chai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Old-School Railway Chai healthy?
- Old-School Railway Chai has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 117.32 calories and 4.37 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.56 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.1 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine and Milk, 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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