Creamy Coconut Chai
Make creamy coconut chai at home with this easy recipe. A warm, dairy-free spiced tea blend with coconut milk, honey, and warming chai spices for ultimate comfort.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 fluid ounce can
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the 4 chai tea bags. Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 10 minutes to develop a strong, flavorful base.
- After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags. Return the saucepan to the stove over medium heat.
- Whisk in the entire can of full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup of honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground cardamom. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is steaming hot and fully combined, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it come to a boil.
- Taste the chai and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired. Pour the hot, creamy coconut chai into mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
Taste the chai and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired. Do not let it come to a boil after adding the coconut milk.