Coconut Mint Chai

Coconut Mint Chai

date 2026 June 12

Ingredients for 4 people

  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tbsp whole cardamom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 handful of dried mint leaves or 2 bags of peppermint tea
  • 500 ml coconut drink (not coconut milk)
  • 3 slices of fresh ginger
  • 5 cloves
  • Maple syrup or date syrup to sweeten

Preparation

Bring the water and spices to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Cover and leave to infuse for half an hour. Now add the mint leaves or tea bags and the milk, and bring to the boil again. Leave to infuse for a few minutes, strain through a sieve, sweeten with maple syrup or date syrup, and enjoy whilst still lukewarm.

Tipp

Mint chai is a delicious, refreshing drink, especially on hot days. You can, of course, also make it with cow’s milk or any plant-based drink.

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