Chai Tea from Scratch

Name: Chai Tea from Scratch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 cup filtered water; 1 cinnamon stick; 0.5 tsp minced cardamom pod; 0.5 tsp black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; 0.25 tsp fennel seed; 1 inch piece vanilla pod; 2 star anise; 3 saffron threads; 0.25 tsp anise seed; 0.125 tsp freshly ground nutmeg; 0.333 tsp ground ginger; 2 tbsp loose black tea leaves; 2 cup milk; honey

A South Asian drink of vanilla pod, loose black tea and honey, scented with cinnamon and cardamom and simmered on the stove.

40 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
You'll have to try several types of tea to find out which you prefer. Pour the water into a heavy bottomed pan. Add the spices and tea bags (or loose tea placed in a tea infuser or muslin cloth).
2
Bring to a boil, partially cover pan and simmer about 20 minutes to allow spices to intensify.
20 min
3
Add the milk or milk substitute and heat through WITHOUT boiling until hot. Pour chai tea through a strainer into tea cups. Add sweetener of choice if desired. Servings are estimated.