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Two clear glass mugs of mindful chai toddy on a marble countertop, garnished with star anise and cinnamon sticks, releasing gentle steam beside Tazo tea tags.

Maple Chai Toddy

A cozy, mindful chai toddy infused with maple, lemon, and spice. A soothing ritual to help you unwind, with a mocktail and spirit version.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Drinks/ Cocktails, Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mocktail Version
  • 1 bag Chai tea bag (Tazo recommended)
  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 unit Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 unit Star Anise
  • 1 tsp Date Syrup or Pure Maple Syrup (To Taste) The mocktail version supports your evening wind-down ritual without overstimulation
Cocktail Version
  • 1.5 oz Dark Rum or Bourbon

Equipment

  • 1 Ceramic teapot
  • 1 Coffee or Tea Mug Double-walled mug to keep drink warm longer
  • 1 Knife & cutting board for lemon

Method
 

  1. 1. Boil water and brew chai for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in maple syrup (or date syrup) and lemon juice.
  3. 3. Add cinnamon stick and star anise.
  4. 4. Pause to breathe in the aroma before sipping.
  5. 5. (Optional Spirit Version) Add rum or bourbon gently and stir.

Notes

The Maple Chai Toddy is a five-minute act of coming home to yourself. Warmth, spice, and stillness transform ordinary evenings into gentle pauses for reflection. For a lower-glycemic version, try homemade date syrup