Description
This Easy Apple Cider Chai, also known as Chaider, is a warm, spiced beverage that blends comforting apple cider with robust chai tea concentrate. Infused with cinnamon and whole spices, it’s perfect for cozying up on a chilly day. Optional toppings like whipped cream and caramel drizzle add a luscious finish to this delightful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup chai tea concentrate
Spices (Optional)
- Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon
- Whole spices (e.g., cloves, cardamom pods, star anise)
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine liquids: Pour 3/4 cup apple cider and 3/4 cup chai tea concentrate into a small saucepan.
- Add spices: Add cinnamon and any additional whole spices you prefer to the saucepan. This step is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor.
- Warm the mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat. If you added whole spices, allow it to steep for at least 5 minutes to infuse the flavors thoroughly. Otherwise, warm until it reaches your desired drinking temperature.
- Strain: Pour the warmed chaider into a mug, straining out any whole spices to avoid biting into them.
- Add toppings: Optionally, top your chaider with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Steeping with whole spices is optional but adds a richer chai flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and spice level by modifying the amount of chai concentrate and spices used.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based whipped cream and caramel sauce.
- This recipe makes one 16-ounce serving but can be easily scaled up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 ounces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
