I haven't tried this yet, but it sure looks delicious. I'd be tempted to leave out the sugar and use a little less honey, but that's just me.
Home Made Chai
A great warm winter drink full of spices to get your digestion going.
Ingredients:
(4) 1 1/2 inch slices fresh ginger (use vegetable peeler)
(1) 2 inch cinnamon stick
(4) Whole cloves
(1) Heaping demitasse spoon, powdered cardamom
(1) 6 inch vanilla bean (cut up into 1 inch pieces)
(1) Dash nutmeg
(1) Heaping Tbsp. sugar
(1/4) cup honey
(3) Bigelow® Darjeeling Blend tea bags
(2) Cups distilled water
(2) Cups organic milk of choice
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and toss in teabags. Add all other ingredients in order listed above. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and bring to boil, and then take off heat. Strain through strainer or natural coffee filters, and serve hot or in a tall glass filled with ice.
Refrigerate unused portion. To reheat, either heat any conventional way or froth with cappuccino maker!
Home Made Chai
A great warm winter drink full of spices to get your digestion going.
Ingredients:
(4) 1 1/2 inch slices fresh ginger (use vegetable peeler)
(1) 2 inch cinnamon stick
(4) Whole cloves
(1) Heaping demitasse spoon, powdered cardamom
(1) 6 inch vanilla bean (cut up into 1 inch pieces)
(1) Dash nutmeg
(1) Heaping Tbsp. sugar
(1/4) cup honey
(3) Bigelow® Darjeeling Blend tea bags
(2) Cups distilled water
(2) Cups organic milk of choice
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and toss in teabags. Add all other ingredients in order listed above. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and bring to boil, and then take off heat. Strain through strainer or natural coffee filters, and serve hot or in a tall glass filled with ice.
Refrigerate unused portion. To reheat, either heat any conventional way or froth with cappuccino maker!
