Chai Tea Concentrate

Fall is the time of year when pumpkin everything takes over. And while I do love a good pumpkin treat, chai holds a special place as my underrated fall favorite. The warming spices keep me feeling cozy all season long, even through the chill of winter. Making chai tea concentrate weekly has been a game-changer for me. I love using it in my afternoon lattes for a quick pick-me-up or adding it to baked goods for an extra touch of spice. Even my mother-in-law, a true chai connoisseur, approves!

So, here it is for you to enjoy and stay cozy this fall and winter:

Chai Concentrate Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-inch knob of ginger

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2 star anise

• 6 cloves

• 4 dried edible roses

• 8 green cardamom pods

• 10 black peppercorns

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 5 cups water

• 5 teaspoons black tea leaves

Instructions:

1. Lightly crush and dry roast the spices to release their oils.

2. Simmer the spices with water, tea, and nutmeg for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

3. Let steep for 20 minutes, strain, and store in a mason jar.

I hope you enjoy this cozy, spiced concentrate! Let me know what recipes you use it in—I’d love to hear your ideas!