Starbucks Copycat Homemade Chai Syrup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a warm chai latte right at home with this easy Starbucks copycat recipe. This homemade chai syrup is infused with aromatic spices, offering a customizable and delightful base for your favorite lattes. In just a few simple steps, you can savor a fragrant cup of chai that rivals your favorite coffee shop drink, perfect for cozy evenings or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for richness)
- 4 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling recommended)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole cardamom pods
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves, and cardamom pods. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and strain out solids into a clean jar using a fine mesh sieve.
- Allow syrup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg