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Chai Tea From Scratch

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Ingredients

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2 cups filtered water
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon minced cardamom pod, slightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1 inch piece vanilla pod, split open lengthwise
2 star anise
3 - 4 saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/3 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (read *note) or 2 tea bags (read *note)
2 cups milk (soy milk is good, too) or 2 cups rice milk (soy milk is good, too)
honey, for sweetening, to taste (i prefer honey to sweeten my chai but i also like cane sugar-aka sucanat)

Nutritional information

85.8
Calories
43 g
Calories From Fat
4.9 g
Total Fat
2.9 g
Saturated Fat
17.1 mg
Cholesterol
67.4 mg
Sodium
7.1 g
Carbs
0.7 g
Dietary Fiber
0.1 g
Sugars
4.2 g
Protein
259g
Serving Size

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Chai Tea From Scratch

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    Depending on what kind of tea you use, you will probably not want it to steep for twenty minutes. Refer to the instructions on your tea. Probably put tea in for the last 3-5 minutes

    • 60 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Chai Tea from Scratch, No coffee creamer or instant tea here Wait until you catch the aroma of this wafting through your house! Adapted from several online sources with inspiration most notably from my own spice stash, but also from the side box of Yogi tea, and chaitearecipes com, etc Be sure the milk or milk substitute you use is very fresh!, Depending on what kind of tea you use, you will probably not want it to steep for twenty minutes Refer to the instructions on your tea Probably put tea in for the last 3-5 minutes, Heaven, absolute heaven in a cup! The perfume of this tea fills my home, and the complex flavours are entertainment to my tastebuds! Truly amazingly yummy! Don’t let the extra effort dissuade you, so very worth it!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    *note: Any Number of Black Tea Varieties Can Be Used in This Recipe: Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Etc. You'll Have to Try Several Types of Tea to Find Out Which You Prefer.

    2
    Done

    Pour the Water Into a Heavy Bottomed Pan. Add the Spices and Tea Bags (or Loose Tea Placed in a Tea Infuser or Muslin Cloth).

    3
    Done

    Bring to a Boil, Partially Cover Pan and Simmer About 20 Minutes to Allow Spices to Intensify.

    4
    Done

    Add the Milk or Milk Substitute and Heat Through Without Boiling Until Hot.

    5
    Done

    Pour Chai Tea Through a Strainer Into Tea Cups. Add Sweetener of Choice If Desired.

    6
    Done

    Sit, Sip, Close Your Eyes, Relax, Enjoy!

    7
    Done

    Servings Are Estimated.

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