Authentic Indian Chai
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 178 ounce servings (4oz chai + 4oz milk) | 5minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 35minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2inches fresh ginger, slicedor 1 Tablespoons dried ginger root
- 2teaspoons whole cloves
- 4teaspoons cardamom seedsor 2 Tablespoons cardamom pods
- 1teaspoon black peppercorns
- 5 cinnamon sticks3-4 inches each
- 3 bay leaves
- 4teaspoons black assam teaor rooibos or other tea of choice
- 1/4cup sugar
- Milk or milk alternative
Instructions
- In a small pot of water, simmer the spices (not the tea) for 15-30 minutes.
- Turn off heat and add tea. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain spices and tea leaves. Mix sugar into the chai until it dissolves. Add to a 2 liter pitcher then fill the pitcher to the top with water. Refrigerate to store.
- To prepare, fill a mug halfway with chai and half with milk or milk alternative. Heat or pour over ice and enjoy! For a chai shake, blend chai, milk, ½ a banana and a few ice cubes!
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