Iced Chai Tea
Aromatic spices steeped and combined with milk for a refreshing, flavorful beverage. Makes 1 quart.
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
Servings: 1 quart
Ingredients
- 1 tsp of cardamom seeds gently crushed
- 1 tsp of anise seeds gently crushed
- ½ tsp whole fennel gently crushed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 inch piece of ginger sliced into ¼ inch disks
- ½ tsp nutmeg freshly grated
- Peels of 1 small lemon
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 ½ cups milk
Recipe
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with all spices.
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Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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Add teabags and simmer for 5 more minutes.
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Let cool to room temperature.
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Pour through a strainer into a quart size jar.
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Fill remainder of jar (or dilute to your preference) with milk.
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Let chill overnight in refrigerator.
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Serve and sweeten to your liking!