Vanilla Iced Chai Pitcher

Name: Vanilla Iced Chai Pitcher
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 7 cups (1.7 L); 8 glasses
Ingredients: 4 cups water (960 ml); 8 chai tea bags; 0.25 cup sugar or honey; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups cold milk, dairy or oat (720 ml); cinnamon sticks

A cool, creamy drink for people who do not want to be handed a juice. It tastes like the café version but costs a fraction. Brew it strong, because the ice and milk will soften it.

about 7 cups (1.7 L); 8 glassesYield

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What you'll need

4 cups water (960 ml)
8 chai tea bags
0.25 cup sugar or honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups cold milk, dairy or oat (720 ml)
cinnamon sticks

How to make it

Boil the water, add the tea bags and steep 8 minutes. Press and remove the bags.
Stir in the sugar and vanilla while warm. Chill completely.
Stir in the milk, pour over ice and add cinnamon.
Glass: Tall glasses. Garnish: A cinnamon stick and a dusting of cinnamon.

Chef's secrets

Use decaf bags for the evening.

A spoonful of brown sugar gives it a caramel note.

Good to know

Make ahead

The tea base keeps 3 days. Add milk just before serving.