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Beverage: Chai Tea - 20




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List of Ingredients




3 1/2 ounces mixed whole chai spices (about 1 cup) see spices below
1 1/2 ounces black tea (about 1/2 cup), or 2 ounces rooibos
3-4 quarts water
1 1/2 cup brown sugar


Recipe




Brew and strain using one of the three methods discussed above, stir in:

2 quarts whole milk, scalded

Serve hot or iced.

A quart of chai tea base (to prepare six servings):

Simmer together for 15 minutes (after it reaches a simmer) on the stove top or 20 minutes (total) in the microwave:
3 tablespoons ground/broken chai spices or 4 tablespoons whole spices (see mixing suggestions below)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 1/2 cups water
Remove from heat. Stir in:

2 tablespoons black tea or 3 tablespoons rooiboos

Cover, brew 5 minutes, strain. You can refrigerate this base up to a week.

To serve, heat the base, add 1/2 to an equal amount of heated milk, (you may preheat milk 5 minutes in microwave - it foams). Stir well, serve with a sprinkle of cardamom.