Vanilla and Honey Chai Tea
Clover honey and black tea come together in this South Asian drink, flavoured with cardamom and ginger and simmered on the stove.
13 min · Serves 4 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · 13 min total
- easy
- 1
When you are making brewed tea, it is important to use a pot that has NOT had regular use for greasy foods, tomato sauces, or soups. Good tasting tea needs good tasting water in a clean pan. Use a good bottled water from a natural spring if it's a available. It does make a difference, and so does the tea your using. The bouquet and body of organic teas are superior to other commerical teas.
- 2
While your tea is brewing, warm a teapot and/or the cups that you will be using. Fill them with hot water, and let them sit under a cotton kitchen towel until you are ready to serve the tea.
- 3
At high heat, boil the 4 cups of water containing the cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, vanilla and the pinch of salt (optional) for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the tea bags and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Add the milk, and increase the heat until the mixture boils. Watch the mixture closely at this stage, so the milk won't scald. Occasionally, stir the tea.
- 5
Remove from the heat, and strain the tea into the warmed teapot or cups. Add clover honey to taste.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
