Recipe: Spiced Chai 🍵
Description: This delightful spiced chai recipe is adapted from Williams-Sonoma Outdoors Series, Snow Country Cooking, by Diane Rossen Worthington. It’s a warm and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days or cozy evenings.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 reviews)
Servings: 4
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 23 minutes | 10 minutes | 33 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 69.3
- Fat: 1.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 4.3mg
- Sodium: 23mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 1.1g
Ingredients:
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 allspice berries
- 4 cloves
- 2 peppercorns
- 4 cups water
- 16 cardamom pods
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 2 tea bags or 1/2 tablespoon loose black tea
- 3/4 cup milk
- Honey, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Spices:
- Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and peppercorns.
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Infuse Spices:
- In a saucepan, combine the ground spices with water, cardamom pods, and fresh ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
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Steep Tea:
- After simmering, set aside the saucepan, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, place the tea bags or loose tea in a teapot.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Return the spiced water to a boil, then pour it into the teapot containing the tea bags or loose tea.
- Let the tea steep for 2-3 minutes, depending on your preference for strength.
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Serve:
- Strain the tea into cups or mugs and serve hot.
- Provide milk and honey on the side for individuals to customize their chai to taste.
Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful experience of homemade spiced chai with family and friends! 🌟
