Milk, black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are simmered together in this recipe for hot and spicy chai tea.
Ingredients
- 7 cups water
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea leaves
- 1 cup milk
Directions
Step 1
Combine water, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from the heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil. Strain tea into tea cups.
Tips
You can substitute anise seeds for fennel seeds, and honey for brown sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 53 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Cholesterol2mg | 1% |
Sodium27mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium64mg | 5% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium80mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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