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There is a see through tall glass containing a red fruity tea with chia seeds inside (chia seed tea). In the background, there is a large container with more tea, 2 small glasses with pale chia seed tea, a jar with chia seeds, a container with tea bags and a shallow small white bowl with the tea bags that were used to make the tea.
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5 from 2 votes

Chia seed tea

Chia seed tea is such a fun and easy way to include more wholesome chia seeds. It makes for a unique textured refreshing drink. It will even remind you of Japanese bubble tea!
Prep Time10 minutes
Resting time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chia seeds, gluten-free, healthy, No granulated sugar, Vegan
Servings: 3
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

  • 3 cups hot water
  • 2 favorite tea bags I used caffeine-free hibiscus tea
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar) to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Steep the tea bags in hot water for 3-5 minutes (or as directed).
  • Remove the tea bags and discard them. Let your tea cool down (this will help prevent clumping of the seeds).
  • Add the chia seeds and sweetener (if using), stir right away and transfer to the fridge. Let sit for at least 2 hours before enjoying. Stir well before serving.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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Notes

  • You can use the tea of your choice, I love using caffeine-free fruity tea, but green tea, black tea or rooibos work well too.
  • You can add fresh fruits (berries, watermelon, pineapple, citrus, etc) to your iced chia tea. Fruits are best added just within 24 hours before enjoying as they can change in texture when soaking for a while.
  • I like to add a hint of maple syrup to my iced chia tea, but this is optional.
  • The ratio of tea vs chia seeds can be adjusted to your liking. I like using 1 tbsp of seeds per 1 cup of tea. If you are new to chia tea, you could start with a little less.
  • You can also completely cool down your tea in the fridge (for an hour or so) before adding the seeds, then store for 2 more hours before enjoying. This will make sure you don't end up with clumps.
  • Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg