Caffeine Free Immune Boosting Chai Tea

Published: Jan 12, 2012 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 39 Comments

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This Caffeine Free Immune Boosting Chai Teais spicy, creamy and absolutely delicious! Packed with immune boosting spices and herbs, this tea is perfect as an afternoon warming drink or served at a holiday gathering.

I LOVE chai tea, it’s one of my favorite beverages. I don’t drink caffeinated drinks, so my version of caffeine free immune boosting chai tea is without black tea. It may not be your common chai mixture, but it’s still rich, spicy and oh so yummy.

This caffeine free immune boosting chai tea is nourishing, immune boosting plus known forhavingmedicinal properties.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has medicinal properties, is known for it’s warming effect and aids in digestion. It’s also sweet and spicy.

Fennel

Fennel is known to help with digestion and as an added bonus for nursing moms, it's knownfor increasing and enriching breastmilk.

Ginger

Ginger is known for being immune boosting, great for digestion, chills, colds and fevers {use with caution if pregnant, consult with your health care practitioner}.

Rose Hips

Rose hips are high in vitamin C, more so than many other herbs. They also contain vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc. They have a wonderful sweet taste.

Cloves

Cloves are known for having medicinal properties and are an amazing antioxidant. They're known for aiding in digestion, helping prevent colds and flu. They're also known to help with circulation and heart, liver and stomach health.

Astralagus Root

Astragalus root is known for supporting the immune system and for having immune boosting properties.

Black Peppercorns

Black pepper is known as an antioxidant, known to have medicinal properties and aids in digestion.

Enjoy this caffeine free immune boosting chai tea year-round – hot in the winter months and iced in the summer.

Share some with friends and family too - the tea mixture would make a lovely homemade gift.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Spicy, Creamy and Absolutely Delicious!

Ingredients

4 cups filtered water
3 tablespoons cinnamon chips or 2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried ginger root
1 tablespoon rose hips
2 teaspoons whole cloves
3 astragalus root pieces
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cup raw/grass-fed/organic whole milk or coconut milk
3 tablespoons local honey or organic maple syrup

Instructions

Combine cinnamon chips, fennel seeds, ginger root, rose hips, cloves, astragalus root and peppercorns in a small bowl or on a plate. {Store in an airtight container if you're not making the Chai Tea right away.}
In a medium-size saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add all spices and herbs to the boiling water.Remove from heat, COVER and let steep for 30-45 minutes {the minimum of 30 minutes gives you an infusion, meaning you will get the full nutritional properties from the spices and herbs}.
When the tea is done steeping, strain tea with a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or glass jar/container.
Pour Chai Tea back into saucepan, add milk and sweetener of choice.Heat over low heat to desired temperature.
Stir to combine and serve hot.

Notes

Vegan-Option:Replace milk with coconut milk and replace honey with organic maple syrup.

SeeMY STOREfor the coconut milk and other brands I recommend.

Storage:Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container like a quart-sizemasonjar, up to 3 days. When ready to drink, reheat on the stovetop in a small saucepan.

Note:This chai tea is delicious served over ice during the hot months too!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 189Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author -The Art of Great Cooking withYour Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot{ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot, The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible.Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips atRecipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram,Pinterest, Twitterand YouTube plus grab her free eBookHolistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >>About Emily.

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Allison at Novice Life
January 12, 2012 at 1:57 pm

I love Chai too - this sounds wonderful!
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LeafyLady
January 12, 2012 at 6:22 pm

How much of the tea do you add to the milk when heating it?
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Emily Sunwell
January 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Thank you Allison! Me too 🙂
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Emily Sunwell
January 12, 2012 at 6:47 pm

@LeafyLady, I add all of the tea (the 4 cups) back into the saucepan with the 1 cup of milk, heat it to the right temp and then serve. Whatever I have left, I store in the fridge and heat it up the next day.
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Miz Helen
January 13, 2012 at 10:19 pm

Hi Emily,
I have my afternoon tea every day and this looks like an awesome recipe, that I will be trying. Thank you so much for sharing with our 1st Anniversary Party at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen
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- Emily Sunwell
  January 13, 2012 at 11:24 pm
  
  Hi Miz Helen, I love that, having tea in the afternoon is so wonderful. Thanks for hosting. Take care.
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Naomi
November 17, 2014 at 4:05 pm

Chai tea is my favourite too, this recipe looks so cozy. I usually make mine with rooibos, but of course I've just run out.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 17, 2014 at 10:06 pm
  
  Thanks! Rooibos is lovely too.
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Rama
November 18, 2014 at 11:24 am

This is fantastic! I didn't realize I could make my own chai tea. Thanks for the post!
-Rama
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:13 pm
  
  Thanks! It's so fun to make and delicious too.
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Jessica @ConveyAwareness
November 18, 2014 at 11:33 am

I love this simple, beautiful, real idea for a gift. Such an inexpensive idea too when buying herbs in bulk. Pinned. =)
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:14 pm
  
  Thanks, I love buying herbs in bulk too ... such a great savings that way. Thanks for pinning it!
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Renee Kohley
November 18, 2014 at 11:41 am

I love this combo! I really need to make this soon! Pretty pictures and what a great gift idea!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thanks xo It's so yummy ... fennel seeds in it for milk boosting too 😉
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Anna
November 18, 2014 at 11:52 am

I love chai! I used to drink chai latte a lot at work. It wasn't good for me, so I had to stop. I totally love your recipe and I can't wait to try it!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:16 pm
  
  I love it too. I used to drink it a lot during my college days ... but that kind wasn't so good for me either. I love making my own now.
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Loriel @ Naturally Loriel
November 18, 2014 at 11:53 am

I really, really love chai and I think this is such a great idea for a homemade gift. Who wouldn't love a homemade chai spice blend!?
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm
  
  Thanks! I think so too 🙂
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Jessica
November 18, 2014 at 12:05 pm

Chai is a favorite of min. I will have to try your recipe.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm
  
  Thanks!
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Rachel @ day2dayjoys
November 18, 2014 at 12:24 pm

This is a great idea for a gift this season! I know many friends who would enjoy it!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:20 pm
  
  Thanks! I love giving tea blends as gifts. They're fun to receive too 🙂
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linda spiker
November 18, 2014 at 3:32 pm

Pinned and shared! Great post:)
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:19 pm
  
  Thanks Linda!
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Jennifer Margulis
November 18, 2014 at 3:40 pm

I drink pre-made chai all the time. So excited to make my OWN. Thank you for this!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 5:11 pm
  
  Chai is so delicious in any form. It's so nice to be able to make your own too 🙂
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Megan Stevens
November 18, 2014 at 6:27 pm

I like about your chai, how every ingredient is so intentionally chosen; that's a cool thing about chai! Everything has a purpose for healing or flavor, the rose, the fennel, the astragalus... and then the raw milk and honey- lovely. Pinned.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2014 at 10:52 pm
  
  Thank you ... such kind words. xo Thank you for pinning it too.
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The Provision Room
November 19, 2014 at 8:26 pm

This looks amazing!!! What a great idea for a Christmas gift! I have been trying to think of something for my neighbors and this idea fits the bill!!! THANKS!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 20, 2014 at 11:58 am
  
  Thanks!
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Kim
November 20, 2014 at 9:21 am

I absolutely love Chai Tea. What a great recipe!!! Xo!!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 20, 2014 at 11:58 am
  
  Thank you! Me too 🙂
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Jessica
November 20, 2014 at 6:58 pm

Oh, how I LOVE a great cup of chai tea!!! This recipe sounds fantastic! Now I need to do more research on Astragalus Root!!! Thanks for the recipe...can't wait to make it!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 20, 2014 at 9:30 pm
  
  Thanks Jessica! You'll love astragalus root, it's awesome stuff.
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Alyssa Davis
November 20, 2014 at 8:28 pm

Great! 🙂 I absolutely love chai tea and homemade anything. I can get local organic herbs around my town. I also love reading about how these ingredients are healthy.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 20, 2014 at 9:32 pm
  
  That's wonderful! It's always nice to have those things available locally. I feel grateful to live near a natural foods co-op that carries herbs in bulk too 🙂
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Charlene
November 16, 2016 at 9:35 am

This looks delicious---I love chai! I'm wondering if I can use homemade nut milk (almond, cashew) or hemp seed milk?
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  November 18, 2016 at 10:43 am
  
  Absolutely! 🙂 Replace the dairy milk with whatever dairy-free milk works for you.
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