Iced Chocolate Chai

There are numerous recipes for chai tea, but this one is made to be served iced. It uses black tea and bittersweet chocolate, along with cardamom, cinnamon and allspice. From Cooking Club of America.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups nonfat milk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons  black tea leaves
• 2  ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4  whole allspice, crushed
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 1  vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
2. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain mixture. Refrigerate until chilled.