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Rose-Scented Iced Chai Latte

Creamy cold low carb chai iced tea with a delicious hint of rose water. A sugar-free summer drink for the senses.This post is sponsored by Nielsen-MAssey

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Have you ever tried rose water? This is definitely a new-to-me ingredient. Before becoming a blogger and perusing the vast landscape of food blogs, I thought of rose water as an eau de toilette, a perfume, something that I might find in Crabtree and Evelyn. And so it is, of course, but it’s also something you can use for culinary purposes to give a lovely floral scent to desserts, baked goods, cocktails, and other beverages. I swear I would not have known this if not for my addiction to pretty food photo sites like Foodgawker and Pinterest. A search for “rose water” on those sites and you will see some of the prettiest creations you can imagine.

Creamy low carb high fat ice chai latte

Rose water had been on my list to try for a while now so it was perfect timing when Nielsen-Massey asked me to create a summer beverage recipe featuring their extracts. I didn’t have a clue that they made rose water along with their world-renowned vanillas, but I spotted it on their product list and knew I had to get my hands on some. I also selected some orange blossom water and some Mexican vanilla to try.

Nielsen-Massey Rose Water

When you open the rose water and give it a sniff, it smells as if you are walking through lush gardens full of roses in bloom. You might be tempted to dab a little behind your ears, and really, who could blame you? The floral notes suggested to me that it might pair well with the strong, warm spices in chai tea. So I created a chai tea base to which I could then add sweetener, cream and rose water. I intended to also try the orange blossom water in the chai as well. Alas, that bottle fell from my over-stuffed baking cupboard the other day and shattered all over my counter. It smelled amazing, however, and I suspect it would also be a great addition to chai lattes!

Awaken your senses with a rose water iced chai latte. Low carb and sugar-free.

I was worried that the strong flavours of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger might overwhelm the delicate rose water, but my fears were unfounded. The scent is delicate but the taste comes through strikingly so a little goes a long way. Together with the chai and cream over ice, it made for a remarkably refreshing summer drink. And I can already see other rose-scented recipes…scones, biscotti, ice cream, panna cotta. The possibilities for rose water seem endless. Check out the Uses and Pairings guide from Nielsen-Massey for great ideas on how to use all of their flavourings.

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Low carb iced chai tea latte with rose water

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey. All recipes, photography and opinions are my own.

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Rose-Scented Iced Chai Latte
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Creamy cold low carb chai iced tea with a delicious hint of rose water. A sugar-free summer drink for the senses.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 star anise
  • 8 cardamom seeds gently crushed
  • 6 whole peppercorns
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 2 bags black tea can be decaf
  • 1/2 tsp Nielsen-Massey Mexican Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Nielsen-Massey Rose Water
  • 2 tbsp Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream for topping optional
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, cinnamon sticks, ginger, star anise, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cloves. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes, then strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate until chilled.
  3. Add vanilla, rose water and sweetener. Stir until sweetener is dissolved. Divide between two large glasses filled with ice.
  4. Add whipping cream and stir until well mixed. Add whipped cream for topping, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Serves 2. Each serving has 1.79 g of carbs.

Food energy: 211kcal
Total fat: 20.88g
Calories from fat: 187
Cholesterol: 81mg
Carbohydrate, by difference: 1.79g
Total dietary fiber: --
Protein: 1.22g

Nutrition Facts
Rose-Scented Iced Chai Latte
Amount Per Serving (1 latte)
Calories 211 Calories from Fat 188
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.88g32%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Protein 1.22g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. I also use a splash of rosewater when I make cranberry relish. It adds a different layer of flavor for your face to figure out that is more subtle than cranberry/ginger!

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  3. Oh awesome! I’d never have thought to use rosewater in chai, but looking at the pics and reading the description, I can’t imagine why not! I’m wild about orange blossom water too (I keep at least a litre of it in my pantry at all times) and am looking forward to seeing what magical creation you make with that as well 🙂

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  5. I say yes. Must try this….now.
    Thank you, this is wonderful.
    Makes me wonder how I might use rose water in other ways. Rose ice cream to make a rose float maybe? 🙂 wow, possibility.

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  18. I love rose water. Kiana and I go on an annual trip to a big Amish Farmers Market every year, we always buy a bottle. It’s lovely.

    I am digging this recipe. You really knocked it out of the park.

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  20. What a great variation!!! I’m addicted to rose water/rose petal jam lately… I even did a blog post on rose petal jam and how to make gelato out of it.

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  22. Carolyn, you have NO idea how happy this makes me! I am a HUGE fan of your site. I’ve been on LCHF for 2+ years and much of my success is due to your recipes, particularly sweets 🙂

    I also adore rose-scented foods/drinks, and to know you are thinking of using rose, orange blossom, etc makes me beyond excited! I am also a huge fan of lavender, so hope to see more of that too 🙂

    Yay!! Thank you!!!

    Rose and dark chocolate is a pretty amazing combo, imho..i’ve been meaning to adapt your fudge recipe with rosewater!

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    • You’re reading the number that goes with Cholesterol (81 mg). Each serving, as I say just above that, has 1.79 g of carbs.

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