Chai Tea
Ingredients
- 2 t. fresh root ginger, finely sliced
- 2 t. whole fennel seeds
- 1/4 t. black peppercorns
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 15 cardamom pods
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 t. black tea leaves
- 8 fl oz. milk of choice
- sweetener of choice
Cooking Instructions
1
In a saucepan, combine 24 fl oz. cold, filtered water with the ginger, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, add the tea, and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
2
Strain through a sieve into a large jug, add the milk and sweetener and serve immediately.
This can also be made ahead by following all of the instructions in step 1 and straining the concentrate. Sweeten to your liking and store in the refrigerator for as long as a week. Add milk when you’re ready to reheat or enjoy it chilled.
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