Zutaten für Traditional Chai Tea
- Cold Water
- Whole Cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Peppermint Tea Bag
- Orange Pekoe Tea Bag
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Peppercorns
- Honey to taste (about 2-4 tbsp)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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Zubereitung von Traditional Chai Tea
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, tea bags (or loose leaf tea), cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and peppercorns.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter into a clean saucepan. Discard the solids.
- Return the strained tea to the saucepan. Stir in honey until completely dissolved.
- Add the milk and heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Pour into clear mugs and sprinkle each serving with a pinch of cinnamon.
- Enjoy your delicious and warming Traditional Chai Tea! Merry Christmas!
- For later enjoyment: Store the prepared tea (without honey and milk) in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat and add honey and milk to taste.
- This chai pairs perfectly with gingerbread or shortbread cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
55g
Fat
11g
Carbs
6g
