Chai Tea for Two
- The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
- Jun 23, 2015
- 1 min read
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 cup (250 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) Chai Tea Mix
granulated sugar, (optional)
Preparation
In saucepan, bring milk and water to boil; remove from heat. Stir in tea mix; cover and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain into warmed mugs. Stir in sugar (if using) to taste.
Additional information : Tip: To make with tea bags, prepare milk and water as directed. Steep 2 tea bags and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the spice mixture, trying to get a bit of everything. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sweeten as desired.
Chai Tea Mix:
Ingredients
1 inch gingerroot, peeled
1 large oranges4 sticks (each 3 inches/8 cm long) cinnamon1 cup (250 mL) black tea leaves, (such as Darjeeling)24 green cardamom pods, crushed12 whole cloves
Preparation
Slice ginger into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices; arrange on rack. Using vegetable peeler, peel orange rind (avoiding white pith); add to rack. Let dry at room temperature until brittle, about 24 hours.
In bowl, break rind and cinnamon sticks into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; add ginger, tea leaves, cardamom pods and cloves. Mix well; spoon into decorative airtight bag or jar. (Make-ahead: Store for up to 2 months.)
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