Athena's Chai Recipe
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Ingredients
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Spices
Tea
Liquid
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spice Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and grated ginger root.
Brewing
- 2
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the spice mixture to the pot. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add Tea Leaves
After the spices have simmered, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the pot and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Finishing
- 5
Strain and Add Milk
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the chai into another pot or a large pitcher to remove the spices and tea leaves. Add 1 cup of milk and stir well.
- 6
Sweeten to Taste
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar (or to taste) and stir until fully dissolved. You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- 7
Serve
Pour the chai into cups and serve hot. Enjoy the aromatic flavors of Athena's Chai!