Cinnamon Vanilla Hibiscus Chai
A warm and floral drink blending hibiscus with chai spices and sweet vanilla, perfect for any time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus
- 1 tsp chai spice blend
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup warm milk (dairy or plant milk)
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Star anise (for garnish)
- Hibiscus flower (for garnish)
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, steep the dried hibiscus and chai spice blend in hot water for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a cup.
- Add warm milk and stir in the scraped vanilla bean and honey.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, and hibiscus flower.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of black pepper.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. For a healthier version, use unsweetened milk and a sugar-free sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chai, hibiscus, herbal tea, cinnamon, vanilla, warm drinks
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