Indian Chai Tea
- Indian Chai Blend
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon cardamom seed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods (with seeds)
- 1 piece cinnamon stick, crushed broken into very small pieces (2 inch)
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (optional)
- Tea
- 2 teaspoons pre-made chai tea mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1 cup soymilk or 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon green tea leaves (1 tea bag will work also)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the spices except stevia and toast for 40 seconds or until seeds begin to sizzle and pop. Set aside to cool.
- Using a coffee grinder or food processor, grind toasted mixture. Add stevia and transfer to a clean jar with lid and store in cool, dry place.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, blend chai blend, milk and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add green tea. Cover and leave pan on burner. Steep for 3-5 minutes and strain into cup. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve,.
fennel seeds, cardamom seed, coriander seed, fenugreek seeds, cloves, anise pods, cinnamon, powdered stevia, tea, water, soymilk, green tea, nutmeg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/indian-chai-tea-483384 (may not work)