Traditional Chai Tea Recipe

Name: Traditional Chai Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cold water; 10 whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 3 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 peppermint tea bag; 1 orange pekoe tea bag; 1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 inch chunk fresh ginger, depending on how spicy you want it; 2 peppercorns or 1 pinch black pepper; 1/4 cup honey; 2 - 2 1/2 cups milk

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cold water
10 whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
3 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 peppermint tea bag
1 orange pekoe tea bag
1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 inch chunk fresh ginger, depending on how spicy you want it
2 peppercorns or 1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup honey
2 - 2 1/2 cups milk

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In large saucepan combine first nine ingredients.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat to low and simmer ten minutes.
4
Remove from heat and strain with fine sieve or through coffee filters.
5
Return to pot and add honey until melted.
6
Add milk and heat through, but do not boil.
7
Serve in clear mugs with a pinch of cinnamon on top.
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Merry Christmas!
9
You can also store the tea without the honey and milk in the fridge, then just reheat and add milk and honey to taste.
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This is a nice tea to serve with gingerbread or shortbread cookies at gatherings.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cold water, 10 whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and more.

Yes, Traditional Chai Tea 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.

Traditional Chai Tea

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