Indian Chai Tea and Coffee. Vegan Gluten-free. And Awards and Tags!

Name: Indian Chai Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1.5-2 tsps favorite good quality tea (we use loose leaf tea like Jivraj); 1.5 Tbsps raw Sugar or to taste or use any other sweetener of choice; 1/2 tsp Chai spice blend; 1-2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1.5-3 Tablespoons non dairy creamer (We use plain SoDelicious Coconut milk creamer.); 1/2 cup almond milk

March 24, 2012 By Richa 40 Comments

This Indian Chai Tea is creamy, vegan and gluten free. Based on a traditional Indian recipe, this hot drink hits all the right spots!

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One of the things which took the longest to find a substitute for when we were transitioning into a Vegan diet, was the creamy morning Indian Chai. The Indian Chai is very very different than the Chai tea versions you get in stores here. If you know hubbs, you will know that one of the things that he is extremely fab at in the kitchen, is making the very desi creamy spicy Indian Chai tea. Usually made with a good amount of whole milk, boiled with my home made chai spice blend and fresh ginger to perfection. Almond Milk and lots of other non dairy milks cannot really be boiled without changing the taste or texture. But eventually we did settle on this particular way of Chai which we both like.

With the thick Coconut milk creamer to make it creamy, the chai spice, and some delicious almond milk.

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Indian Chai Tea

This Indian Chai Tea is creamy, vegan and gluten free. Based on a traditional Indian recipe, this hot drink hits all the right spots!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Drink

Cuisine: Glutenfree, Indian, Vegan

Keyword: chai spice, Indian tea, vegan tea

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

3/4 cup (187.5 ml) water
1.5-2 tsps (1.5 tsps) favorite good quality tea we use loose leaf tea like Jivraj
1.5 Tbsps raw Sugar or to taste or use any other sweetener of choice
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Chai spice blend
1-2 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) grated fresh ginger
1.5-3 Tablespoons (1.5 Tablespoons) non dairy creamer We use plain SoDelicious Coconut milk creamer.
1/2 cup (125 ml) almond milk

Instructions

Mix the following and bring to a boil on medium heat; water, tea, sugar, chai spice, ginger
Once it comes to a boil, reduce to a low simmer.
Add a few drops of cold or room temp water to reduce the temperature of the boiling water, then add 1.5-3 Tablespoons non dairy creamer(We use plain SoDelicious Coconut milk creamer).
Then add 1/2 cup almond milk. Let the tea get heated on low to a temperature that you like your tea at, then take off heat(We usually keep it on low for about 2 minutes).
Do not boil ! The almond milk consistency and taste changes a bit at high heat.
Strain and Serve immediately.

Notes

Now,(in 2013), we use only almond milk in the tea.(Almond breeze). Same process.

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Indian Chai Tea

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 95mg4%

Potassium 21mg1%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Sugar 10g11%

Calcium 95mg10%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chai Spice/Masala blend:

Grind 3/4-1 cup green cardamom pods, 1/4 cup cinnamon sticks or 2 Tablespoons cinnamon powder, 2 Tablespoons cloves, 2 Tablespoons whole black pepper, 2 Tablespoons ground ginger powder. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds(optional). Store in airtight container!

If you are wondering about the daily Coffee, We hardly drink coffee and when we do, it is usually instant, with some plain coconut milk(I use So delicious plain coconut milk, you can use light canned too). For the the Indian frothy Coffee version, whip instant coffee with sugar and a few drops of water till it gets mouse-y stiff peaks. Add hot non-dairy milk, mix and enjoy. Here’s a video on how to whip it! 🙂

This Chai is being shared at Ricki’s Wellness weekend, Sugar Free Sunday, Hearth and soul blog hop, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Allergy Friendly Friday.

Lots of Awards and a tag on this post.

Thank you to everyone for all the love!

Thank you RichGail at AstigVegan, and Chinmayie at LoveFoodEat for ‘Versatile Blogger Award‘

Thank you Kayle at the Cooking Actress for the Liebster love!

And Heather at Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes for the know me better tag!

Rules for both the Awards and the tag.

1. Thank the person who passed on the award to you. – Done

2. Share some things about yourself – see below

4. Pass on the Award to 7 or 15 more bloggers

5. Let the bloggers know about the award/tag!

Combining everything together with Heather’s questions, since that includes 7 things you dint know about me:)

Describe yourself in 3 words?
Weird, will-not-trust-u-at-first, Sweet if you get past the anxious exterior!
What is your ultimate food weakness?
Maybe some spicy garlicky Daal.
What is your favorite book of all time?
None. I dont read much except going through cook books or food magazines.
What is the most exotic place you have travelled to or through?
Melghat– Tiger reserve in Maharashtra, India. A lot of the population there is from different Tribes ,who live in houses/huts of grass and wood which are short, and half under the ground. I was 15 or 16 when I went on a trip there. We went for short hikes through the forest and visited homes of these sweet and very welcoming people.
What is your favorite aspect of blogging?
Meeting people from all places bursting with different types of creativity!
Would you describe yourself as a control freak, perfectionist or laid back & why?
Somewhat of a control freak.:) But I can let go of some things now.
Favorite Cocktail or Mocktail- please share!
Lemon juice, water, with rock salt, sugar, cumin and mint.
How do you celebrate your birthday
It depends on hubbs:)
Do you sing in the car; if so, at the top of your lungs or do you lip sync?
At the Top of my voice!!
What is the one goal you set for yourself in 2012 that seems the most attainable?
Hmmm.. To be able to take a flight somewhere.. wait maybe just sit in a plane first.
Who are the bloggers that most inspire you to be a better blogger, writer, photographer or all around person?
There are too many to mention. A few are listed below.
What is your favorite thing about yourself; anything goes, personality trait, feature or benefit
I am thankful that my brain and heart has the compassion to be able to understand the pain around and am thankful that I was able to make some changes in my own life and hopefully affect others while doing so. Want more.. read the About Me page on the blog.

People I am passing on the tag(same 12 questions) and the Versatile Blogger Award to

Susan at FatFreeVegan. Who doesnt know Susan really. Theres a huge collection of vegan recipes on her site.

Janet at Tastespace: Her experiments with Indian food take it to a whole new level. So many cuisines and amazing fusion creations. Ginger lime Wasabi edamame hummus! Need I say more.

Dassana at Veg Recipes of India : Dassana has a beautiful vegetarian blog and an amazing collection of regional recipes. A lot of them are naturally vegan and some easily made vegan. There are so many different styles of cooking, spices and specialties of different regions in India.

Sonnet at For the Love of Food blog I have been lacking at visiting Sonnet lately, but she has newly landed right in the middle of my yum radar.

Ricki at Diet Dessert and dogs If you need to find out about certain types of diets, all the new substitutes in the market, dont know what Stevia or coconut sugar is?, head on over to Rickis.

Ella at Lifeologia Ella has a very beautiful blog about all things life, crafts, and food. I love her ‘Happiness is’ series. All the small and sweet things in life captured by her beautiful eye.

Champa At Versatile Vegetarian Kitchen: Champa indeed has a very versatile vegetarian blog. Lots of vegan options too. How-tos ,Dosa, Idli, spice mixes, baked goods and more.

Also, do check out the fabulous bloggers who passed on the awards to me and their lists and tags! Thank you all once again.

RichGail at AstigVegan, their travels and happenings and some amazing Filipino dishes you would have never heard of! Chinmayie’s simple recipes and beautiful photography and her List which included faves like Scandifoodie, New roots and more. Heather‘s Irish whiskey chocolate bread pudding and Cottage pie.. aaah! and lots of faves on Her Tag including Caitlin, Cara and Genevieve!

Have an amazing weekend everyone.

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