Rooibos Chai Recipe #140691
Rooibos leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
25 min | 5 min prep
SERVES 4
- 4 cups water
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 slices fresh ginger, quarter-size, lightly smashed
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons loose rooibos tea leaves or black tea leaves
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
- Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.
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