Traditional Chai Tea Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups cold water
10 whole cloves or 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp cardamom
3 cinnamon
1 peppermint tea bag
1 orange pekoe tea bag
1 -2 tsp ground ginger
2 peppercorns or 1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup honey
2 -2 1/2 cups milk

Directions:

In large saucepan combine first nine ingredients.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer ten minutes.
Remove from heat and strain with fine sieve or through coffee filters.
Return to pot and add honey until melted.
Add milk and heat through, but do not boil.
Serve in clear mugs with a pinch of cinnamon on top.
Merry Christmas!
You can also store the tea without the honey and milk in the fridge, then just reheat and add milk and honey to taste.
This is a nice tea to serve with gingerbread or shortbread cookies at gatherings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	232.09 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.34g	1%
Cholesterol	5.57mg	2%
Sodium	125.26mg	5%
Potassium	471.58mg	10%
Total Carbs	50.47g	17%
Sugars	48.74g	195%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	8.44g	17%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	384.7mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	37.54 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.05g	1%
Cholesterol	0.9mg	2%
Sodium	20.26mg	5%
Potassium	76.28mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.16g	17%
Sugars	7.88g	195%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	4%
Protein	1.37g	17%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	62.2mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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