Chai Tea Mix

Name: Chai Tea Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 cardamom pods; 10 black peppercorns; 3 cinnamon sticks, each about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long; 3 whole cloves; 2 vanilla beans, cut into segments; 1 star anise; 1/4 cup (15 g) black tea leaves

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Preparation 10 min
Servings 5

Packed with spices like cardamom and black peppercorn, this black-tea mix is guaranteed to warm up even the most blustery December evening—all you need is a pot of hot milk and some patience.

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 10 cardamom pods
- 10 black peppercorns
- 3 cinnamon sticks, each about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 vanilla beans, cut into segments
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 cup (15 g) black tea leaves

Preparation

- In a coffee grinder or small food processor, finely grind the cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla bean and star anise in two batches. Place the mixture in a bowl and add the black tea. The chai mix will keep for 3 months in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Fill a little glass jar with the mix, attach a gift tag and give as a gift.

Note from Ricardo

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Bring 1 cup (250 ml) of milk and 1 tbsp of chai tea mix to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Cover and infuse for 5 minutes. Strain the chai through a sieve and enjoy.

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