Rose Scented Iced Chai Latte

Rose Scented Iced Chai Latte

Creamy cold low carb chai iced tea with a delicious hint of rose water. A sugar-free summer drink for the senses.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 star anise
  • 8 cardamom seeds, gently crushed
  • 6 whole peppercorns
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 2 bags black tea (can be decaf)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract
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  • 1/4 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Rose Water
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  • 2 tablespoons Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream for topping (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, ginger, star anise, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cloves. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes, then strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate until chilled.

Add vanilla, rose water and sweetener. Stir until sweetener is dissolved. Divide between two large glasses filled with ice.

Add whipping cream and stir until well mixed. Add whipped cream for topping, if desired.

  • 470 ml water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-centimeter piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 star anise
  • 8 cardamom seeds, gently crushed
  • 6 whole peppercorns
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 2 bags black tea (can be decaf)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract
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  • 1/4 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Rose Water
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  • 2 tablespoons Swerve Sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Swerve Sweetener
  • 120 ml heavy whipping cream
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream for topping (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, ginger, star anise, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cloves. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes, then strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate until chilled.

Add vanilla, rose water and sweetener. Stir until sweetener is dissolved. Divide between two large glasses filled with ice.

Add whipping cream and stir until well mixed. Add whipped cream for topping, if desired.

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    5 minprep

  • Nielsen-Massey time icon

    15 mincook

  • Nielsen-Massey yield icon

    2servings

This Recipe Uses

Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract 4oz

Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract

Rose Water 4oz

Rose Water