Spiced Chai

Name: Spiced Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 cups milk; 4 green cardamom pods; 12 black peppercorns; 12 whole cloves; 4 inches cinnamon sticks, broke into pieces; 1 star anise; 1 whole nutmeg; 3 slices fresh gingerroot; 4 black tea bags; 6 tablespoons honey (or to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Recipe by PalatablePastime

A delicious tea drink, nice served either hot or cold!

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

cups water
4

cups milk
4

green cardamom pods
12

black peppercorns
12

whole cloves
4

inches cinnamon sticks, broke into pieces
1

star anise
1

whole nutmeg
3

slices fresh gingerroot
4

black tea bags
6

tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Mix together water and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, anise, nutmeg, ginger root, and tea.
Remove from heat and steep for 15-20 minutes, according to how strong you like your tea.
Carefully strain tea through strainer into another pot to remove spices.
Stir in honey, mixing well to dissolve; mix in vanilla extract.
Pour into cups and serve warm, or chill and serve cold.

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