Herbal Chai (Tea)

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups cold water
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 peppercorns
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried leaves)
  • 6 -8 leaves sacred basil (Tulsi)
  • Seasonings
  • honey or sugar
  • milk (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1
    Crush all the herbs and spices coarsely.
  2. 2
    Boil the water with the herbs.
  3. 3
    (Put 3/4 teaspoon herbs for 1 cup water.) Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered.
  4. 4
    Strain; serve hot with milk and honey (or sugar) to taste.
  5. 5
    Variation: Let the tea cool down.
  6. 6
    Add honey (or sugar) to taste and serve cold on ice, garnished with thin lemon slices.

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