Chai

Smooth, rich and filling with a dominant note of cardamom.

Customer Rating: 5

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Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup water per serving

1-inch pieces ginger root, peeled, crushed

4 cardamon pods, crushed

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

8 black peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

pinch of saffron

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

4 whole cloves

1/4 teaspoon dried mint

2 tablespoons Darjeeling or Assam tea leaves

2/3 cup milk (whole or skim) per serving

Sugar or Honey to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 60

Sodium: 88mg

Total Carbohydrates: 8g

Protein: 6g

Per serving (analysis based on using skim milk):

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

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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