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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (279g) Recipe makes 5 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: green cardamom pods orange pekoe tea bags
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 12		(28%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.4g	2%
	Saturated Fat 0.8g	4%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg		1%
Sodium 23mg		0%
Potassium 65mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 5.0g
Protein 1.3g		2%
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Chai Tea the Simple, Quick, and Delicious Way!

Recipe #386145 | 15 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: TheJourneyman
Aug 19, 2009

This is a fast and simple way to make a large pot of Chai tea for company or to put in the fridge for a weeks worth of Iced Chai! This recipe comes from Vikram Vij's brilliant Indian Cookbook, found here http://www.amazon.ca/Vijs-Elegant-Inspired-Indian-Cuisine/dp/1553651847. I have changed the method and measurements slightly. This is a very basic recipe that is open to extensive modification. Try it with whole allspice, cloves, a cinnamon stick, or even dried apple peices! The possibilities are endless! I do this on the stovetop, but it would also be very possible to boil the water in a kettle first. I find allowing the spices to sit in the water as it boils enhances the flavour.

SERVES 5 -6 , 5 -6 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

15 green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
5 cups water
6 teaspoons sugar (whichever is your favourite kind)
5 orange pekoe tea bags (or plain black tea of your choice)
3/4 cup milk (or to taste)

Directions

1
Split open each cardamom pod but do not peel.
2
Add cardamom pods to medium-to-large saucepan along with fennel and water.
3
Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
4
Turn stove on to high heat and bring mixture to a boil.
5
Once boiling, turn off heat. Add the teabags and let steep for about 1-2 minutes (or longer depending on how strong you like your tea).
6
Once steeped, add milk (if using).
7
Pour the mixture into teacups with a tea strainer or filter to filter out the whole spices. (Unless you really enjoy a mouthful of cardamom! (I know I do.)).
8
Enjoy!