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Chai Tea

 I really enjoy drinking this homemade tea quite flavorful when it’s homemade. You cannot buy this type of freshness when you are buy pre-made at the store. Using the whole spices in your recipes will give you the absolutely best of flavors and aromas.

This recipe makes 8  10ounce servings

6 whole cloves

2 whole black peppercorns

3 dried bay leaves, crumbled

 ½ tsp. ground ginger

½ tsp. ground cardamom or 10 whole cardamom pods, crushed

½ tsp. ceylon cinnamon or 1/3 of a 3" ceylon cinnamon stick

¼ tsp. ground allspice or 6 whole allspice berries, crushed

¼ vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise

1/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar

4 cups water

2 tbsp. loose black tea or 6-7 bags of black tea

 You will need a one quart jar to store the concentrate 

     In a small saucepan, combine spices, herbs, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer loosely covered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add loose tea. Cover and steep 10 minutes. 

Strain concentrate into a glass cup or container. The concentrate may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To make individual chai tea drinks, combine equal amounts of concentrate and milk. Service hot or cold

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The Texas Spice Rack: February 2014