Prunier's Market Recipes
https://www.pruniersmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/4779/Chai
Chai
Smooth, rich and filling with a dominant note of cardamom.
Customer Rating:
5
2 Ratings
1
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
| 2/3 |
cup |
water per serving
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| 1-inch |
pieces |
ginger root, peeled, crushed
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| 4 |
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cardamon pods, crushed
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| 1 |
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cinnamon stick (3 inches)
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| 8 |
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black peppercorns
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
fennel seeds
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pinch of saffron
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| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
ground ginger
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| 4 |
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whole cloves
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| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
dried mint
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| 2 |
tablespoons |
Darjeeling or Assam tea leaves
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| 2/3 |
cup |
milk (whole or skim) per serving
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Sugar or Honey to taste
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Directions:
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the ginger root, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, fennel seeds, saffron, ginger, cloves, mint and tea leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the milk. Boil for about 1 minute. Strain the mixture into tea cups, discard the spices. Add sugar or honey to taste and stir the tea well.
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Prunier's Market Recipes
https://www.pruniersmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/4779/Chai