Chai Tea

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Chai Tea
Cook Time: 2 to 2-1/2 hours
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients:
2
quarts (8 cups) water

8
bags black tea

3/4
cup sugar*

16
whole cloves

16
whole cardamom seeds, pods removed (optional)

5
cinnamon sticks

8
slices fresh ginger

1
cup milk



Preparation:
1.
Combine water, tea bags, sugar, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks and ginger in slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

2.
Strain mixture; discard solids. (At this point, tea may be covered and refrigerated up to 3 days).

3.
Stir in milk just before serving. Serve warm or chilled.





This recipe appears in: Coffee & Tea