Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Chai Tea

Furlough has begun and I am home with Mom and Dad looking forward to sharing a long-awaited cup of tea with them.  I thought I'd share my favorite Chai tea recipe.

Hindustani (Chai) Tea

(adapted from More with Less cookbook)

3-4 servings

Heat together in a 2-3 qt. saucepan:
3 c. water
3 ½ t. loose tea
Boil 10 minutes. Add:
3 c. milk

When I add the milk, I also add approximately ¼ tsp ground cloves, ginger, cardamom, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Sometimes I add ½ tsp. vanilla. **Season to taste.

Heat to near boiling. Add to taste:
5-7 t. sugar

Strain several times before serving.

Tastes best when prepared 2 or more hours in advance and set aside. Reheat during meal and serve with fresh fruit for dessert.

Best when shared with a kindred spirit…..

2 comments:

Mommy said...

Hey Stacie....

Can tell that you have high speed internet again! Love the new pictures and stories....but most of all, LOVE that you guys are back HOME :)

Mommy said...

Hey Stacie....

Can tell that you have high speed internet again! Love the new pictures and stories....but most of all, LOVE that you guys are back HOME :)