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Home Made Chai Tea

Posted in Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes by odeliza on the December 11th, 2007

Hola Chicos,

I adore Indian cuisine, the spicier the better. I can remember my early childhood, my dad would eat small red and green Thai chilies with vinegar I wanted to impress my dad so I ate some too. Ever since then my palate can beat out even the hottest dishes.

This is one of the reasons I love South Asian cuisine. Srilanka dishes are awesome! Just as well as their sister country India. Thailand is a combination of Indian, Chinese, and Muslim, some of their dishes are just to die for.

A Simple home made chai tea takes me back to Thailand, my friends Authentic Indian restaurant, and a party my Srilankan friend invited my other half and I to.

Prep: 2 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

What you need:

2 T any lose black tea

1 t dark brown sugar

5 whole cloves

8 green cardamom pods

1 inch cinnamon stick

4 cups water

1 sauce pot or small pot

cheese cloth or similar fabric, or a fine sifter

tea pot or anything to catch the finished chai tea

How to make it:

  1. Put the water and all ingredients in the sauce pot or small pot I use a larger tea strainer for the lose black tea.
  2. Bring pot to medium heat.
  3. Let sit for 4 minutes.
  4. Turn off and let sit for two more minutes.
  5. Put tea pot or anything to catch the finished chai tea under the sifter or cloth. Star to pour the tea in using a soup spoon.

Once sifted you may add sugar, cream, soy milk, or just have it plain. It should keep for a few days in the fridge.

Enjoy.

Ciao,

O

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