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~Chai Tea~
INSTRUCTIONS:
Gather whole spices>
Crush in a mortar & pestle to release the essence (oils)>
Dry roast on cast iron till fragrant>
Transfer roasted spices in a large pot (dutch oven)>
Add water, bring to a light boil, then simmer for 5 minutes>
Add tea mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes>
Remove pot from heat, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then strain to separate the spices from the liquid>
Serve hot with 1:1 milk and cream.
OR!
Once cool, pour over ice, mix with milk + cream, and sip it chill!
INGREDIENTS:
+ Green Cardamom
+ Black Peppper
+ Star Anise
+ Cinnamon
+ Nutmeg
+ Cloves
+ Ginger
+ Vanilla extract (add this when the chai is resting for 10-15 minutes, make sure to stir with a wooden spoon)
+ Black and Rooibos (red) tea
(10:1 or 5:1 ratio)
Optional sweeteners:
Honey and / or maple syrup.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Gather whole spices>
Crush in a mortar & pestle to release the essence (oils)>
Dry roast on cast iron till fragrant>
Transfer roasted spices in a large pot (dutch oven)>
Add water, bring to a light boil, then simmer for 5 minutes>
Add tea mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes>
Remove pot from heat, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then strain to separate the spices from the liquid>
Serve hot with 1:1 milk and cream.
OR!
Once cool, pour over ice, mix with milk + cream, and sip it chill!
INGREDIENTS:
+ Green Cardamom
+ Black Peppper
+ Star Anise
+ Cinnamon
+ Nutmeg
+ Cloves
+ Ginger
+ Vanilla extract (add this when the chai is resting for 10-15 minutes, make sure to stir with a wooden spoon)
+ Black and Rooibos (red) tea
(10:1 or 5:1 ratio)
Optional sweeteners:
Honey and / or maple syrup.