Masala Chai - Essence

Recipe Ingredients

4 teaspoons	20ml	Whole coriander
1		Star anise
2		Cinnamon - broken
1 teaspoon	5ml	Whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon	5ml	Allspice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cardamom pods
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cloves
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried orange peel
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground nutmeg
3		Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Indian black tea leaves
1 tablespoon	15ml	Vanilla extract
		Honey - milk, or cream, to taste

Recipe Instructions

This East Indian blend is spicy and soothing

In a small bowl combine coriander anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, all spice, cardamom, cloves, and orange peel. In a spice mill or coffee grinder, coarsely grind the spices. Mix in the ginger and nutmeg. Pour the water into a one gallon pot and add the spice mixture. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tea and vanilla and steep 3 to 5 minutes. Strain the liquid into a large pitcher. You may want to add honey, milk, or cream, or wait and offer these to your guests on the side. Tea can be served hot or chilled.

Makes 3 quarts.

Source:
Tea: Essence of the Leaf

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