Chai
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 10 servings
- Calories
- 15
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 4
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 4
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods, smashed
4 whole cloves
1/2 star anise
2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger
2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice
2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
Whole milk or half-and-half
Directions
- In a medium pan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
- Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the tea. Turn the heat off, and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea. Stir in the honey and add milk to your liking. Strain it into a bowl or pitcher and serve!