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CHAI CONCENTRATE

If you are looking for a quick and delicious drink to grab on your way out the door, our Chai Concentrate recipe might help! This recipe yields 10-15 cups of chai, and lasts about 3 weeks in the refrigerator. It can be used with both hot and iced drinks. You can make Chai Concentrate with any blend of chai spices, but we recommend using our Simply Chai (caffeinated) or any chai blend of your choice (choose caff/caffeine-free) for the best results.
Prep Time10 minutes
Yield: 4 cups of concentrate (12-15+ cups of chai)
Author: Chai Garden

Equipment

  • boiling pot
  • strainer
  • Chai Blend
  • honey/sugar
  • mason jar for storing
  • mortar and pestle to crush spices optional

Instructions

  • Crush 2/3 cup of chai blend
  • Add to boiling pot
  • Pour 4.5 cups of water over spices
  • Stir, and bring to boil, mixing occasionally
  • When it boils, add honey/sweetener, and simmer for 5 minutes
  • Turn off, and allow mixture to cool completely
  • When fully cooled, strain into large mason jar/sealed container, and store in the fridge

Notes

This batch yields 4 cups of concentrate which makes 12-15 cups of chai.
Lasts for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Tips:
In order to extract the most flavor, crush your spices in a mortar and pestle. You can find some beautiful mortar and pestles in our shop.