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Chai Tea
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 / 4 / 6
Ingredients — 2 / 4 / 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 2 cups | 4 cups | 6 cups |
| Black tea bags | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Green cardamom pods, crushed | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Whole cloves | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Small cinnamon sticks | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh ginger | ¼-inch piece | 1-inch piece | 1¼-inch piece |
| Whole allspice berries | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Whole or plant-based milk | ¼ cup | 1 cup | 1½ cups + 3 tbsp |
| Light brown sugar | 3 tbsp | ¼ cup | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
Steps
- 1Combine the water, tea bags, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in a pot. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
- 2Add the milk and brown sugar. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- 3Remove the spices with a slotted spoon. Squeeze the tea bags, then remove them. Serve immediately.
Lori's note:
Warm spices and a quiet moment in a cup.
Inspired by Curtis Stone.