Chai tea has always been one of my favorite warm beverages, but all that dairy can make me feel heavy and bloated.  I’ve been trying for a while to create a dairy-free version, and I think I finally perfected it.  This version has all of the flavor without the heaviness of the original.  I used essential oils, because I had them, but you could certainly substitute with the real spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and clove.

I like to make this and pour it in a large Thermos dispenser and take to a holiday party as a delicious beverage alternative.  It goes fast so make sure you get some for yourself!

Dairy-Free Chai Tea

December 12, 2018

by Shelley Butler

Category Uncategorized

Persons

12

Ingredients

• 8 chai tea bags (I used Twinings decaf chai)
• 4 cups boiling water
• 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 can full-fat coconut milk
• 2-3 drops essential oils: cassia (cinnamon), cardamom, ginger, clove
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Seep chai tea bags in boiling water -- let stand for at least an hour, or overnight.
• Pour tea mixture and remaining ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat.
• Whisk until about to boil - but do NOT let it boil or it may start to curdle.
• Pour, in batches, in a blender and blend until frothy.
• Serve warm with a cinnamon stick and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

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