House-made Chai Tea Recipe
Black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, ginger & warming spices.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Liquid
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the spices
In a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the cardamom pods and black peppercorns to release their flavors. Set aside.
Brewing
- 2
- 3
Infuse the tea
Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse their flavors into the water.
- 4
Add black tea leaves
After 10 minutes, add the black tea leaves to the pot and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5
Strain the tea
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea mixture into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Final Touches
- 6
- 7
Heat through
Warm the chai over low heat, stirring gently until heated through, but do not let it boil.
Serving
- 8
Serve hot
Pour the house-made chai tea into mugs and serve hot. Enjoy your warming cup of chai!
