Spicy Chai Tea

Rita~'s Note:

It's just to yummy! Great this time of the year. You can pakage all the spices in a pretty bag or glass jar enclosed with directions. And give away! The picture displays not only the tea but the spices that make it.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seed
• 6 cloves
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cut dried licorice root
• 1 ¼ inches gingerroot
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 7 cups mineral water
• 2 tablespoons tea (Green, black, jasmine, whatever you please)
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar or 4 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups milk or 2 cups cream

Directions:

1. Bring to a boil spices in water, then simmer 20 minutes.
2. Add tea for 5 minutes no longer it will be to bitter!
3. Strain.
4. Add sugar and milk stir to dissolve.
5. Drink Up!
6. Or cool and add ice for a refreshing summer drink.
7. Cheers!

Reviews

[Jmommy209]

Very good. Next time, I think I'm going to use a bit more ginger and simmer the spices longer - it wasn't quite as spicy as I like it, but that didn't stop me from drinking it!

[cyaos]

This was pretty good chai tea. I skipped the dried licorice root and am glad that I did as the star anise gave it more than enough licorice taste for my liking - in fact I will probably cut it down to one next time instead of the two posted. I used honey instead of sugar but kept everything else the same. Thanks for posting

[Noor.Khalid]

Being a confirmed chai addict, this is my mainstay recipe now! Nice and spicy, just how I love my chai. The only thing I omit is the licorice root and I generally pump up the peppercorns a little. The prep is easy as well and adding the tea just towards the end makes for an awesome cup of chai. Thanks for posting, Rita! :)