Chai Tea

1. 1

   Crush the cardamom pods with the side of a knife and place in a saucepan along with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns. Add water and set aside for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain, pressing spices and tea bags with a spoon to remove the rich liquid. Return liquid to pot, add milk and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add honey or sugar to taste and than return to boil twice more, allowing a minute of cooling between each boil.

5. 5

   Serve hot in tea mugs or cups that have been warmed. Makes 6 cups.

Easy swaps

• Instead of Fresh ginger, use 1 teaspoon ground ginger (adjust to taste)
• Instead of Cardamom pods, use 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Instead of Whole cloves, use 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Instead of Whole black peppercorns, use 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Instead of Cinnamon stick, use 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Instead of Tea bags (black tea), use 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea
• Instead of Milk (dairy), use Almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk
• Instead of Honey, use Maple syrup or agave nectar
• Instead of Sugar, use Coconut sugar or stevia

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