Chai
start to finish:15 min.
makes:2 to 3 servings
- 1 black tea bag, such as orange pekoe, English breakfast, Lapsang souchong, or Darjeeling
- 1 3-inch piece stick cinnamon
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp. raw sugar or honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
1)In a small saucepan combine tea bag, the cinnamon stick, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boiling. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bag and cinnamon stick. Stir the milk, sugar, vanilla, ginger, and cardamom into the tea. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture is heated through (do not boil). To serve, pour hot mixture into warm mugs.
Chocolate Chai: Prepare as above, except stir in 1 Tbsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder in with the milk and spices. Heat through. Serve with whipped cream. If desired, sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
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