Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Tea! a drink with jam and bread



The original tea-drinkers!



Here is a simple recipe to make chai yourself at home. This is what you will need:


  • 1 1/2 cups of water

  • 1 1/2 inch stick of cinnamon

  • 8 cardamom pods

  • 8 whole cloves

  • 1/4 inch fresh ginger root (sliced thin)

  • 2/3 cup of milk

  • 6 teaspoons sugar

  • 3 teaspoons of Darjeeling Tea leaves

  • Place water, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger in a pot and bring to a boil.

  • Cover and lower heat to low setting and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Add milk and sugar and again bring to simmer.

  • Next, add the tea leaves, remove from heat and cover.

  • Let steep for 3 minutes and strain.



*last step: drink, relax, and enjoy!

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recipe compliments of: http://www.2basnob.com/

visit their website for more recipes on coffee, tea, wine, and more.


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with love, Becca


2 comments:

  1. aww, i love the beatles! and chai tea too (:

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  2. oh how i love george harrison! mmm chai

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