Chai

Name: Chai
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 4 green cardamom pods, smashed; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 star anise; 2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger; 2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice; 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste; Whole milk or half-and-half

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods, smashed
4 whole cloves
1/2 star anise
2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger
2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice
2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
Whole milk or half-and-half

Directions

1

In a medium pan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat.
2

Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
3

Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the tea.
4

Turn the heat off, and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
5

Stir in the honey and add milk to your liking.
6

Strain it into a bowl or pitcher and serve!