Indian Chai Tea Or Smoothie Recipes

Steps:

• In a blender, combine all ingredients but the ice and mint. Process until blended. Gradually add enough ice to make a thick consistency. Pour mixture into tall glasses and serve. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat water to boiling.
• Add tea bags; reduce heat.
• Simmer 2 minutes.
• Remove tea bags.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat to boiling.
• Stir with wire whisk to foam milk.
• Pour into cups.
• Variation: For refreshing Chai Tea Smoothies, refrigerate mixture until cold.
• Pour Chai Tea into blender container, and add 1 cup crushed ice.
• Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.

Steps:

• For the infusion, put the cardamom seeds in a pestle and mortar, along with the cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns, and bash to release the oils - you don't want to make a powder. Tip into a pan and stir in the ginger and black tea leaves.
• Pour in 400ml water and bring to a very gentle simmer over a low heat, to allow the tea to infuse before it starts to boil. Stir in the milk and sugar or syrup to taste, and remove from the heat. Leave to infuse for 2 mins before straining into mugs.