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Homemade Chai
It makes sense that this recipe comes from a resort up in the wine country called Solage, since sitting with a cup of this tea feels like a mini spa treatment. It's supremely comforting, warming, and delicious, the perfect elixir now that we are on the edge of fall.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Servings 3 to 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal
Ingredients
- One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon cardamom pods, crushed
- 3 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons loose black tea such as Assam Harmony or English Breakfast
- 2 cups lowfat or whole milk (or favorite plant milk)
Instructions
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Put the ginger, sugar, honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and water in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar and honey. Simmer for 5 minutes, stir in the tea, and remove from heat.
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Let steep for 10 minutes then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheese cloth-lined strainer.
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Pour tea back into saucepan and add the milk. Gently heat until warm. Serve in tea cups.