Chilly Morning Chai
I know it’s officially SPRING and all, but still — at least at my house this morning –it was chilly enough to want a nice, hot cup of spicy chai!
Here’s the recipe from my new favorite cookbook — Retreat: The Joys of Conscious Eating.
Masala Chai
6 cups water
4 slices fresh ginger
6 cardamom pods
3 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
2 star anise
4-6 bags of Ceylon tea (or 4-6 heaping teaspoons of loose Ceylon tea)
milk and sugar to taste
1. Place all the spices in a pot with the water. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
2. Add the tea and remove from heat. Allow to steep for 6-8 minutes. Add milk and sugar to taste.
3. Strain and serve. (Or save in the frig to heat up for tomorrow!)