Maple Syrup Chai

Name: Maple Syrup Chai
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 green cardamom pods, cracked and seeds reserved; 6 black peppercorns; 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish; 2 whole star anise, plus more for garnish; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 black tea bags; 2 c. whole milk; 2 tbsp. dark maple syrup, plus more to taste

Warm and comforting, this chai will keep you toasty all winter long.

By Beth BranchPublished: Jan 8, 2026

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two mugs of spiced beverage with cinnamon sticks and star anise

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

This warm drink based on modern masala chai is loaded with spices, fresh ginger, black tea, and maple syrup to sweeten it all up! It will last in the fridge for up to a week so double the recipe and sip on it all week long.

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Ingredients

8
green cardamom pods, cracked and seeds reserved
6
black peppercorns
6
whole cloves
2
cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
2
whole star anise, plus more for garnish
1
(1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4
black tea bags
2 cups
whole milk
2 Tbsp.
dark maple syrup, plus more to taste

Directions

1. Step 1Combine cardamom pods and seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger, and 4 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Add tea bags then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in milk and maple syrup. Simmer 5 minutes.
2. Step 2Strain through a mesh strainer; discard solids. Serve garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, with maple syrup alongside.

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