Homemade Chai
There is nothing that compares with steeping whole spices and tea leaves to make your own authentic pot of fragrant, spicy, sweet chai.
Foto: Barefeet In The KitchenIngredients
2 servings
- 3 cardamom pods (lightly cracked open with the back of a spoon)
- 6 whole cloves
- ½ cinnamon stick
- ¼ " slice of fresh ginger
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves
- 3½ cups water
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 -2 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey (adjust according to taste)
Steps
Place the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger, peppercorns and bay leaf in a medium size saucepan. Add the water and bring to a boil. Allow this to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes.
Add the tea leaves and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium for 5 minutes. Add the half and half and the sugar. Stir for about a minute, over low heat, until steaming. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or mugs.
Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
Calories94
Source: Barefeet In The Kitchen
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