Chai tea

Name: Chai tea
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Cardamom pods; 2 Star anise; 4 Cloves; ¼ tsp Dried chillies; 1 Cinnamon stick; 3 slices Ginger; 2 Tbsp Black tea (Main); 1 tsp Nutmeg, (freshly grated or use tsp ground); 2 cups Water; 2 cups Milk; 2 Tbsp Honey, (or to taste)

13 min

for 4 people

By

Amanda Laird

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Ingredients

4	Cardamom pods
2	Star anise
4	Cloves
¼ tsp	Dried chillies
1	Cinnamon stick
3 slices	Ginger
2 Tbsp	Black tea (Main)
1 tsp	Nutmeg, (freshly grated or use tsp ground)
2 cups	Water
2 cups	Milk
2 Tbsp	Honey, (or to taste)

Directions

Put the anise in a saucepan. Bruise the cardamom and add. Add the rest of the spices and the water then bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the tea, milk and honey. Simmer for a further 3 minutes while stirring to dissolve the honey. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes before straining then serving.