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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A rich and flavourful tea. Bringing the liquid to a boil twice after the milk has been added seems to make it a richer chai tea. Ingredients:
8 cardamom pods |
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated |
1 cinnamon stick, 2 inches long |
8 whole cloves |
6 whole black peppercorns |
4 cups cold water |
5 tea bags |
1 cup milk |
1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Crush the cardamom pods with the side of a knife and place in a saucepan along with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns. Add water and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain, pressing spices and tea bags with a spoon to remove the rich liquid. Return liquid to pot, add milk and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat.
4. Add honey or sugar to taste and than return to boil twice more, allowing a minute of cooling between each boil.
5. Serve hot in tea mugs or cups that have been warmed. Makes 6 cups.
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