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Iced Raspberry Vanilla Chai

Iced Raspberry Vanilla Chai: Your Perfect Summer Refreshment

Enjoy the refreshing and customizable Iced Raspberry Vanilla Chai, a delightful summer drink that blends traditional chai with raspberry and vanilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chai Base
  • 2 cups Water For brewing chai tea
  • 2 tablespoons Loose-leaf Chai Alternatively, use 2 chai tea bags
For the Raspberry Flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Can substitute with thawed frozen raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Or sugar, to taste
For Sweetening
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • to taste Honey or Sugar To adjust sweetness
For Creaminess
  • to taste Milk or Dairy-Free Milk Almond or oat milk recommended
For Serving
  • Fresh Raspberries Optional Garnish And a sprinkle of cinnamon for decoration

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Tall Glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by boiling 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep two chai tea bags or 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf chai for 5 minutes.
  2. While the chai tea cools, take 1 cup of fresh raspberries and blend with 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar until smooth. Optionally strain the puree for a smoother texture.
  3. In a tall glass, pour in the chilled chai tea, filling it halfway. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring gently. Drizzle in the raspberry puree for a swirl effect.
  4. Fill the glass with ice, then pour your choice of milk or dairy-free milk over the ice and chai mixture, allowing it to mix beautifully.
  5. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a light dusting of cinnamon, serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure the chai tea is fully chilled before adding ice to prevent dilution. Adjust sweetness as preferred and don't skip the garnish for enhanced flavor and presentation.

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