Chai Spiced Grits

Name: Chai Spiced Grits
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 chai tea bags; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup grits (not instant), such as Weisenberger; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

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Level: Easy

Total: 50 min (includes steeping time)
Active: 40 min

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 50 min (includes steeping time)
Active: 40 min

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 chai tea bags

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup grits (not instant), such as Weisenberger

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags. Add the cinnamon and stir to combine.
Bring the chai mixture back to a boil and sprinkle the grits over it slowly, to prevent clumping. Cook, uncovered and stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the grits are soft and have a creamy texture, 25 to 35 minutes. (If the grits get too dry, add up to 2 cups warm water during cooking.)
Remove from the heat and stir in the cream and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.