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Homemade Chai Syrup

Chai Syrup is infused with the warming flavors of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, and star anise. Use the syrup to make homemade chai lattes just like the ones served at your favorite coffee shop!

Let’s get started!

This homemade chai syrup tastes so much better than the pre-made concentrates used at most coffeehouse chains!

HEAT THE PAN

1. Heat a heavy bottomed sauté pan over medium heat - the pan should be large enough that all of the whole spices can fit in a single layer with space between. Do not add any oil - the pan should be dry when you toast the spices.

ADD SPICES

2. When the pan is hot, add the cardamom pods, black peppercorns, whole cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the pan.

TOAST SPICES

3. Toast the spices in the pan for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring periodically with a wooden spoon. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn. Toasting the spices releases the oils and enhances their flavor. You’ll know they’re done when they smell very fragrant.

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