Chai from Moosewood Restaurant New Classics
Transport your taste buds to the aromatic world of spiced teas with this delightful Chai recipe from *Moosewood Restaurant New Classics*. Bursting with warm, inviting flavors, this homemade chai combines the robust notes of black tea with a medley of freshly simmered spices, including cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and ginger slices. Perfectly balanced with creamy milk (or your favorite non-dairy alternative) and just the right touch of sweetness, it’s a comforting and authentic way to enjoy a hot cup of spiced tea at home. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for cozy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it steaming hot, and let its fragrant layers envelop your senses for a truly soothing experience.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 6 pods Cardamom pods, crushed
- 6 cloves Whole cloves
- 6 peppercorns Black peppercorns
- 1 inch Fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 3 bags Black tea bags (or loose black tea)
- 2 cups Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar, honey, or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, black peppercorns, and sliced ginger.
Step 3
Simmer the spices gently for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the water.
Step 4
Add the black tea bags (or loose black tea if using) to the saucepan and let steep for another 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the milk and return the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not allow it to boil over.
Step 6
Add the sugar, honey, or sweetener of your choice, adjusting to your desired level of sweetness.
Step 7
Once the mixture is heated through, strain the chai through a fine-mesh strainer into a teapot or directly into individual mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy the warming and aromatic flavors of this Moosewood-inspired chai.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1494.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 374.5 |
| Total Fat 10.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 40.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 229.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.6g | |
| Protein 16.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 248.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 742.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 837.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories