Iced Cherry Chai Recipe
This Iced Cherry Chai recipe blends bold black tea with sweet cherries and warming chai spices. It's an invigorating, fruity twist on traditional iced chai, perfect for summer sipping. Made with natural ingredients, it’s a great way to stay cool while enjoying deep, spiced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages / Tea
- Method: Boiling + Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion / American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose black tea)
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1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cardamom
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
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1 cup cold water
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Ice cubes
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Fresh cherries and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
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Add tea bags, cherries, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and steep for another 5–10 minutes.
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Strain the tea into a pitcher and stir in sweetener if using.
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Add 1 cup cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Serve over ice and garnish with cherries and mint if desired.
Notes
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You can adjust the spice level to taste.
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Use sweet cherries for a milder taste or tart cherries for more punch.
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Sweetener is optional depending on cherry ripeness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
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