Spiced Chai Concentrate

 

Spiced Chai Concentrate

4 1/2 cups water

1 stick Cinnamon

1 piece Fresh Ginger, chopped

7 whole Cardamom Pods, or 1 1/2 tsp of ground

2 Whole Star Anise Pods

10 Whole Cloves

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

1 tsp Orange Zest

10 stps Green or Black Tea or 10 Tea Bags 

(just under 1 cup of loose tea if you triple the recipe)

2/3 cups Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon Honey

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Bring the water to the boil. Add the spices and the tea, remove from heat and let steep for 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you want it. Strain through muslin and add the sugar, honey and vanilla. Stir through.

Mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part milk. Heat and enjoy or pour over ice.

Addiction!