House-made Chai Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

BLACK TEA INFUSED WITH CINNAMON, CLOVE, GINGER & WARMING SPICES.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Black Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes.

3
Add Spices
After the black tea has steeped for 5 minutes, add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, sliced ginger, black peppercorns, and cardamom pods to the saucepan.
4
Simmer
Return the saucepan to low heat and let the tea and spices simmer together for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5
Strain the Tea
After simmering, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or another saucepan to remove the tea leaves and spices.
6
Sweeten
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey to the strained tea, stirring until fully dissolved.
7
Add Milk (Optional)
If desired, add 1 cup of milk to the sweetened tea and stir well. Heat gently if you prefer a warm chai.
8
Serve
Pour the house-made chai tea into cups and enjoy warm.