Chai

spatchcock's Note:

Talk about comfort! This is so warming (hard to think about it in the summer)--BF and I made this and drank it over the winter break.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 3 whole black peppercorns
• 2 slices fresh ginger , peeled
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2⁄3; cup milk
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons loose black tea (or tea bags)

Directions:

1. Put the water in a saucepan, add the spices, and bring to a low boil.
2. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 4 to 10 minutes.
3. Add milk and sugar and bring to a heavy simmer.
4. Add tea, turn off the heat, and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Strain into two cups and serve hot.

Reviews

[KristinB]

Very good!! I omitted the black peppercorns (didn't have any) & subbed ground ginger for the fresh, & ground cloves for whole. It was great & I'll definitely be making this again!!

[Stew-It]

This is great! I added a few cardamon pods and extra peppercorns and cloves plus honey. I have a cold and this has really helped with my breathing. Thanks for a nice tea!! I'll be making this in very large batches!

[basya]

My kids really love this homemade chai. I slightly crush the peppercorns and cardamon as I add them to the water, and often substitute 2 teaspoons honey for the sugar. It's fine with soy milk, also.