Chai Tea

Name: Chai Tea
Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cardamom pods; 3 black peppercorns; 1 piece of star anise; 1 1-inch knob of ginger, cut in a few thin slices; 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves, or one teabag; 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar, optional

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
4 cardamom pods
3 black peppercorns
1 piece of star anise
1 1-inch knob of ginger, cut in a few thin slices
1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves, or one teabag
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar, optional

Directions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, uncovered. Turn the heat off immediately and cover the pot. Let all the ingredients sit and steep for about 30 minutes.
2

Prop a wire mesh strainer over a nice large mug. Pour the tea in, so the spices and tea leaves remain in the strainer. Give the saucepan a quick rinse and pour the tea back into it. Gently reheat to the temperature you like. Sweeten with a bit of honey or agave nectar if you like.
3

Sit back and enjoy immediately.