Chai Tea
14 cardamom pods
4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups milk
3 (3-inch) sticks of cinnamon, broken into pieces
6 whole cloves
2 tablespoons black tea leaves
Sugar to sweeten as desired
1.Using the flat side of large knife, crush cardamom pods to expose seeds.
2.In saucepan, bring water, milk, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Add tea leaves and remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot. Sweeten with sugar as desired.
Makes 6 servings.
From: http://coffeetea.about.com/food/coffeetea/library/recipes/tea/blrtmasalachai.htm
MASALA CHAI TEA MIX
1 tablespoon whole cardamom
1 stick of cinnamon, about 2 inches
2 cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger, cut into very small pieces
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon anise or fennel
Yield: About three tablespoons.
Directions:
For the best results, use only spices that are fresh (not more than 3 months old) and whole. Mix ingredients together and wrap/store in a
small airtight container or spice jar and label.
Tip: Holiday presentation: wrap the jar in cellophane, tie with ribbon, and include a homemade gift card. On the gift card, telling the recipient that this chai tea mix to be added to their favorite black tea with warm milk (add directions, e.g.: for each cup of tea, grind one to two tablespoons of the spice mix, boiled with 1/2-2/3 cup of whole milk for five minutes, and add to the brewed tea).