Favorite Chai Recipe

Spices are dominant in this sprightly version of India's favorite drink.

Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel or anise seed
6 green cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
(1/4-inch piece) ginger root, peeled, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
7 cups water
2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea
6 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 cup milk

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine the fennel seed, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger root, peppercorns, bay leaves and water. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes; remove from the heat and steep 10 minutes.

Add the tea, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the spices. Return the tea to the saucepan and stir in the honey and milk. Serve immediately.

For more flavor, allow the spices to steep longer.

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 91
Calories From Fat: 9
Total Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Sodium: 23 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 1 g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

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