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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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There are many versions of this tea. This is a good one from Food & Wine magazine. This would also make lovely gifts. Just package up the dry ingredients and write out the directions! Ingredients:
4 whole cloves |
2 cardamom pods |
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces |
3 cups water |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 cup milk |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
2 tablespoons black tea (decaf is best) |
Directions:
1. In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder.
2. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil.
3. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
4. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
5. Remove from the heat and add the tea.
6. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes.
7. Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
8. Enjoy!
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