Vanilla Chai Recipes

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, cinnamon and cardamom to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; add tea bags. Let stand 5 minutes. Strain tea; discard spices and tea bags.
• Return tea mixture to saucepan; stir in soymilk. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Sweeten to taste with honey. Pour into 4 mugs. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. With end of a wooden spoon handle, crush mixture until aromas are released. Add tea bags, honey and boiling water; steep, covered, 6 minutes., In a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea into a heatproof pitcher; stir in milk and vanilla., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Top servings with whipped cream; sprinkle with allspice.

Steps:

• Put water and spices (except for the black tea) into a small pot.
• Add water and cook on medium for 6 minutes, then add black tea.
• Place lid on pot and cook for 6 minutes.
• Add in milk and stir, then turn off the stove burner.
• Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
• Strain spices out and enjoy!

Steps:

• When you are making brewed tea, it is important to use a pot that has NOT had regular use for greasy foods, tomato sauces, or soups. I reserve a medium pot exclusively for boiling water for tea. Of course, I am fussy about my tea. Good tasting tea needs good tasting water in a clean pan. Use a good bottled water from a natural spring if it's a available. It does make a difference, and so does the tea your using. A quality organic tea, i.e. ,St Balfours or Infusions, makes a cup of tea over which you will want to linger. The bouquet and body of organic teas are superior to other commerical teas.
• While your tea is brewing, warm a teapot and/or the cups that you will be using. Fill them with hot water, and let them sit under a cotton kitchen towel until you are ready to serve the tea.
• At high heat, boil the 4 cups of water containing the cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, vanilla and the pinch of salt (optional) for 5 minutes.
• Add the tea bags and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the milk, and increase the heat until the mixture boils. Watch the mixture closely at this stage, so the milk won't scald. Occasionally, stir the tea.
• Remove from the heat, and strain the tea into the warmed teapot or cups.
• Add clover honey to taste.

Steps:

• PLACE CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Drink in large mug; stir in milk. Add tea bag; let sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove tea bag.