Amazing Spiced Chai Concentrate

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Amazing Spiced Chai Concentrate

Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Author Karen

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger chopped
  • 7 whole cardamon pods
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 1- whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 10 teaspoons Green or Black Tea or 10 Tea Bags
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the spices and tea, remove from heat and let steep 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you want it.
  • Strain and add the brown sugar, honey and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part skim milk, heat and enjoy or pour over ice.
  • For a stronger flavor, mix 2 parts concentrate with 1 part milk or half-and-half.
  • Adapted from: The Tasty Kitchen