Rooibus Chai

Name: Rooibus Chai
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger, lightly smashed; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons loose rooibus tea

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups water
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger, lightly smashed
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons loose rooibus tea

Directions

1

Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
2

Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
3

Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.