Chai

Chai

3 cups Water
1 inch Ginger Root (fresh - sliced)
1/4 tsp Black Peppercorns
1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
1/4 tsp Cardamom Seeds
6 - 8 Whole Cloves
2 tsp Black Tea Leaves
3/4 cup Milk
Honey (to taste)

In a saucepan, boil the water and spices until the liquid reduces to 2 cups (approx. 10 - 15 mins). Remove from heat and add the tea leaves and allow it to steep for at least 5 mins. Strain the liquid to remove all solids from the liquid. Return the liquid to the saucepan. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Add the honey to taste and serve.

*Variation - To make a Chai Latte, I use the milk frother/foamer on my espresso machine using approx. 1/4 cup of the milk from the recipe.

Contributed by Edward Sutton
Adventure Sports