Chai Tea (with a couple variations!)

Discussion in 'Drinks' started by cerridwen, Sep 15, 2004.

  1. cerridwen

    cerridwen in stitches

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    basic recipe:
    1 cup black or green loose tea leaves
    4 cinnamon sticks, broken
    2 tblsp whole cloves
    10 cardamon pods, slightly broken so the seed is exposed

    you can add one or more of the following:
    - 1 tsp grated ginger
    - rind from 1 lemon or orange (my favourite!)
    - 1 vanilla bean, diced

    Mix a spoonful of the tea in hot water and let steep. Strain and mix with honey and/or milk as desired.
     
  2. positive vibes

    positive vibes Member

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    yes yes yes!
    Chai tea is so amazingly great, i drink it nearly every night, it is so calming and soothing.
     
  3. Rickenbacker

    Rickenbacker Member

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    Chai is definitely my favorite beverage, but I only drink it once in awhile. I usually have to resort to lemonade or something like that.
     
  4. cerridwen

    cerridwen in stitches

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    I usually make a tray full of ice cubes with some strong chai, and later brew another mug of it to make a cold chai with a bit of milk... that's awesome!
     
  5. RetroGroove_Grrl

    RetroGroove_Grrl I'm a big girl now

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    cant say I did cold chai, but hot chai... phwoar! its awesome
     
  6. CapnQuisp

    CapnQuisp Member

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    My kingdom for a cuppa chai!
     
  7. stuntdragon1

    stuntdragon1 Member

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    Chai tea is great man. I drink it every morning at work. Anyone had a frozen chai?
     
  8. hipcookie

    hipcookie Member

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    I have!!! I love cold drinks...and a frozen chai is one of my favorites
     
  9. cerridwen

    cerridwen in stitches

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    :) it's amazing how versatile it is :)

    Chai mixed with lemonade (1 part of each) is also excellent...
     
  10. cerridwen

    cerridwen in stitches

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    ... I had a friend make that recipe I posted but added a single star anise to steep into the one serving of tea, now normally I'm not a big fan of anise but it really did add a good flavour to the tea!
     
  11. knottygrl

    knottygrl Member

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    this sounds like heaven in a cup.
     
  12. MaryJeanne

    MaryJeanne Member

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    sounds so much better than oregon chai!
     

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