Spiced Vanilla Chai Recipes

Steps:

• In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released., In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons mix in 3/4 cup of boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.

Steps:

• Crush the black pepper, ginger root, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves together.
• Pour 8 cups of water into a saucepan and add the crushed spices and tea bags (or loose tea), along with the seeds from the vanilla pod.
• Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for up 10 minutes.
• Strain the chai to remove the spices and prevent the tea becoming too strong. Serve in cups and sweeten with honey if desired.

Steps:

• 1. Measure the water,milk,and tea bags in to the slow cooker.Stir to combine.
• 2. Add the rest of the ingredients,and stir. Cover slow cooker and cook on high 1 1/2 hours-2 hours.
• 3. Pour tea through a sieve in to a large bowl, or container. Discard the tea bags,and any sediment the sieve catches. Serve hot,or refrigerate,and serve cold.
• 4. Store in a pitcher,and keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave to serve hot,or add ice for Iced Chai tea. This is delicious!!