Friday, June 25, 2021

Cardamom Ginger Chai Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger root or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2½ cups water
  • 2 tea bags (black tea)
  • 2½ cups low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
  1. Combine the ginger root, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Fill a saucepan with water; bring to a full boil. Place the tea bags and cinnamon stick in the water. Stir in the spice mixture. Reduce to simmer.
  3. Steep for about 5 minutes, or longer for a strong, rich tea flavor.
  4. Remove the tea bags and cinnamon stick.
  5. Add the milk and honey. Continue to simmer until the chai is heated through, stirring gently to keep scum from forming on milk.
  6. Pour the chai into mugs. Sprinkle with the orange zest, if desired.
Preparation Notes
  • If using loose tea instead of tea bags, use 2 tablespoons of loose black tea. Strain to remove tea leaves before serving.
  • If the tea bags break open, strain chai before serving.
  • Chai can also be served over ice as a cold summer beverage, or even as the flavor inspiration for a chai smoothie or milkshake.

Nutrition Information
Serves
4
Calories: 110; Calories from fat: 15; Total fat: 1.5g; Saturated fat: 1g; Trans fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 80mg; Total carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary fiber: 0g; Sugars: 16g; Protein: 6g

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