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Use this basic chai recipe as a starting point, then alter it to suit your preferences. You might add black peppercorns, vanilla bean seeds, star anise, bay leaves, or allspice, for instance. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water |
7 cardamom pods, crushed |
6 whole cloves |
4 white peppercorns |
1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped |
1 cinnamon stick, broken |
1 cup whole milk |
1 tablespoon black tea leaves (such as darjeeling or assam) |
1/4 cup honey |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add milk and tea; simmer for 4 minutes (do not boil). Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. Add honey to tea mixture, stirring until well blended.
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