Bailey’s Chocolate Chai Tea, a winter warmer

A boozy tea? I hear you asking, yes it is!  Why not?

Winter is in full swing now, and it’s no doubt the best time to be warming up with your favourite hot drinks, teas and infusions. Chai is probably one of the most famous and beloved drinks from the West to the East. Today there are many variations of the traditional Indian spiced tea blend.  It can be homemade to suit a particular taste or can be bought already made as loose tea or in bags.

I love a cup of tea, especially in the winter, I have endless cups of the brew throughout the day and night.
About a month ago I went to an event where they served was they called Hong Kong Chai, it was delicious welcome drink. Their version was non-alcoholic. 

I just adore Bailey’s Chocolate, the Irish whisky and cream based liqueur married with a beautiful mix of chocolate. It’s a rich, creamy drink great on its own or with ice.  But I decided to add to chai for a personal festive touch.

Bailey’s Chocolate Chai Tea Recipe

serves: 2

Ingredients:
400ml of hot water
2x bags of Black Tea
50ml of condensed milk
50ml of Bailey’s chocolate or more if you wish!
1x black cardamon, crushed
1x star anise
2x cinnamon sticks
Dust of nutmeg

Method:
1)Brew the tea with the spices, except the nutmeg,  let it steep for 10 minutes. Discard the spices and mix in the condensed milk.
2)Add the Bailey’s chocolate
3)Garnish with a cinnamon stick and dust of nutmeg and let it sit for a minute. Enjoy!

Disclosure : I was sent a bottle of Bailey’s Chocolate to make a festive drink.  All options are my own.

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8 Comments

  1. Jen Robertson-Peverley
    December 17, 2016 / 10:12 am

    There are many coffee idea with alcohol, so why not tea! Excellent idea. I do like that Christmas is a good time for these kind of drinks. I may just be tempted to give this a dry one evening.

  2. Jazmin Williams
    December 17, 2016 / 1:42 pm

    I'm going to send this to my sister, she's a massive fan of Bailey's! No doubt she'll have some for Christmas…

  3. December 17, 2016 / 10:41 pm

    This sounds really interesting! I love the idea of baileys with tea or coffee, and I love the idea of baileys, sadly I just don't like the taste! :/

  4. MissSparkles
    December 18, 2016 / 4:55 pm

    Sounds like a lovely combination! My friend loves baileys hot chocolate so I am going to send her this too!

  5. December 18, 2016 / 5:57 pm

    Funny thing I can not drink baileys for the life of me can't seem to like the taste but a boozing tea love I am willing to try it all lol ????

  6. Rhian Westbury
    December 19, 2016 / 9:21 am

    I tend to pop baileys into hot chocolate around Christmas time as it's so yummy x

  7. Tamsin
    December 19, 2016 / 7:44 pm

    I am drooling. FULL ON DROOLING! My gosh, this sounds delish! I used to love Baileys. But alas, I am no longer allowe to drink thanks to a medical condition. Enjoy one for me!

  8. Gem flutterandsparkle
    December 20, 2016 / 6:49 am

    I've had a chai latte before and didn't like it but I do love Baileys so maybe I could be tempted to try this! 🙂