As you’ve probably gathered from my last two posts on TChing, I’m on mission to explore different ways to enjoy cold or frozen tea. I really love TEAsicles and I adore Chai tea, so I’ve created Chai TEAsicles!
It’s best to create the Chai on cooler days as you will need the stove. I made them in between a recent heat wave. Chai tea is perfect for TEAsicles and the spices, the aroma, and the taste make it a TEAlicious way to beat the summer heat.
Chai TEAsicles
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon whole black or pink peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon loose Assam tea
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (optional)
- 1 cup of coconut milk
Place cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, peppercorns and 0.7 liters (3 cups) water into a small pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to steep for 10 minutes.
Return pot to the heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add Assam tea, cover and set aside to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain with a fine mesh sieve, then return the strained liquid to the pot. Stir in coconut milk and heat over low heat for 1 minute. Let this stand for 10 minutes. Then pour this TEAlicious liquid into your popsicle moulds. You can make Chai ice cubes too and for a twist make small TEAsicles by inserting small sticks into the partially frozen ice cubes. Freeze TEAsicles for 2 – 4 hours.
Note: Dark melted chocolate and caramel make a fabulous garnish for your popsicles. Dip the frozen popsicles into the melted chocolate or caramel sauce, then place the TEAsicles back in the freezer for 1 hour.
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Amazing idea. I will definitely give this a try – without the sugar to keep it healthier. If necessary I’ll add liquid stevia. It does feel quite decadent however.
They are delicious Michelle! I prefer creating the TEAsicles without sugar, however some love a dash of sugar. Stevia is a great alternative. That’s precisely why I noted the sugar as optional :) Happy you enjoyed the post have a TEAlighful day :)
I think we’re on the same page.
I’ll have to try this with our Spicy Chai. It already has real Masala blend spices in it and should work just fine, don’t you think? http://www.caltcb.com/tea/black/spicy-chai When we had the bricks and mortar, we sweetened most things when people wanted sweetener with raw sugar (Sugar In The Raw)..they now have a whole line of ‘In The Raw’, agave, etc.
Cheers Diane, Yes the blend you suggest looks like a great choices for TEAsicles! I am naturally sweet so I rarely use sweetners at all, however, you mentioned agave and I do love that from time-to-time. Cheers for enjoying my post and my creativity!
Have a TEAlicious day,
Jenn