Ginger Chai Tea
Prep time: 5min
Total time: 35min
Makes: 5 cups (1.25 L)
1
cinnamon stick
1
piece fresh ginger (approx. 1-in./2.5-cm X 3-in./8-cm), thinly sliced
6
whole cloves
4
whole cardamom pods, crushed
3
black peppercorns
2
black tea bags
2 cups
milk
500 mL
1/3 cup
sugar
75 mL
Per serving (1 cup/250 mL):
calories
100
fat
2 g
saturated fat
1 g
carbs
18 g
sugar
18 g
protein
3 g
cholestrol
10 mg
sodium
40 mg
Directions
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In large saucepan, combine 3 cups (750 mL) water, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 min.
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Turn off heat. Add tea bags to saucepan. Cover and steep 15 min., or until desired strength.
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Over large bowl, strain tea through fine mesh strainer (or strainer lined with basket-style coffee filter). Return tea to saucepan. Over medium heat, stir in milk and sugar until dissolved and tea is warmed through, about 4 min.