Red Rooibos Chai (Western Cape, Africa) Recipe

Name: Red Rooibos Chai (Western Cape, Africa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves; 2 teaspoons fresh cardamom pods, crushed (or 1 tsp ground cardamom); 7 -9 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 12 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fennel; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 1 stick cinnamon; ½ cup red rooibos tea leaves; ¼ cup honey ((4 tbsp or 4 oz-start with 1 tbsp honey and add more to taste); 2 cups milk (I use almond, soy, or rice milk)

Servings: persons

1
Steep(marinate) spices in 8 oz(1 cup) boiling water that's been taken off the heat.
2
Marinate overnight in fridge.
3
Strain out spices from marinade.
4
Steep rooibos tea leaves in 2 cups boiling water for 6 minutes.
5
Strain out leaves.
6
Add honey and strained steeped spice mix to Rooibos tea.
7
Heat milk to just below boil.
8
Combine with tea/steeped spice mix.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Enjoy!

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves, 2 teaspoons fresh cardamom pods, crushed (or 1 tsp ground cardamom), 7 -9 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger, 12 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Red Rooibos Chai (Western Cape, Africa) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Rooibos Chai (Western Cape, Africa)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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