Chai Simple Syrup - Homemade Chai Concentrate
Homemade chai syrup is an easy shortcut to your favorite chai-flavored drinks. Made in just ten minutes, this concentrate allows you to enjoy your favorite chai tea lattes, iced teas, and masala chai in mere seconds. Not only that, you can even pour it over your breakfast waffles, pancakes, and oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 4 bags chai tea or four tablespoons
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the water to a small saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Rip open the tea bags and add the tea blend to the pot. Discard the bags. Simmer for five minutes.
- Strain the tea. Return the water to the pot and add the sugars over medium heat. Whisk until completely dissolved. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for five minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let cool slightly before adding vanilla extract. Set aside to cool completely before transferring it to a bottle or jar for storage.
Notes
- See the post above for suggested ingredient substitutions.
- Taste and adjust! I always recommend tasting while cooking so you can get to know the dish and adjust the seasoning as you like best.
- Avoid a bitter infusion by simmering the tea for no more than 10 minutes.
- The thickness of the simple syrup can vary based on personal preference. If you prefer a thicker syrup, continue simmering and reducing the volume for a bit longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Double the recipe for a larger batch. If you love chai and want to have a ready supply of syrup on hand, consider doubling or even tripling the recipe. This way, you can store the extra syrup in the refrigerator and have it on hand whenever you crave chai flavor.
- Iced Chai Latte - Fill a cup with ice, pour milk of your choice, dairy or non-dairy, and add about two tablespoons of chai tea syrup. Give it a good stir, taste, and serve immediately.
- Hot Chai Latte - Steam milk, mix in syrup, and froth it by whisking briskly by hand, or with an electric frother or the milk frothing attachment on an espresso machine.
- Instant Hot Tea - Add one cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of syrup in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for 1 minute on high and serve hot. Or heat on the stovetop.
- Quick Ice Tea - Mix lemon juice, syrup, a few slices of lemon, water, and ice in a glass or pitcher. You could also add chopped-up fruits like strawberries and peaches.
- On breakfast - Substitute for maple syrup on pancakes, waffles and oatmeal.
- Cocktails and drinks - Add this instead of regular simple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 49gSodium: 10mgSugar: 47g
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