Homemade Red Chai Tea

Post date: Nov 1, 2017 1:37:55 AM

Homemade Red Chai Tea

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces

1 Tablespoon cardamom seeds

1 Tablespoon fennel seed

1 Tablespoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

A few whole star anise

6 cups filtered water

1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced

¼ cup loose Rooibos tea

Almond milk, soymilk, or coconut milk to taste (optional)

Honey, sugar, or agave to taste (optional)

1. To a large stockpot or saucepan add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, peppercorns, fennel, and cloves. Heat over medium-low until spices are toasted and fragrant.
2. Add 6 cups water and ginger to stockpot. Bring to a boil and add red tea. Turn off heat, and let steep five minutes. Strain out tea and spices, and divide into mugs.
3. Serve with your favorite milk and sweetener as you like. Enjoy!

Yield: 6 cups tea