sister herb
Official TTI Chef
Ingredients:
8 cups water
6-8 cardamon pods, split open
3-5 cloves
1 tsp fennel seeds
2-3 small cinnamon sticks
3 black tea bags
1 vanilla tea bag
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
Directions:
In a large tea pot add the water, cardamon pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and fennel seeds. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow to boil for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
Add all four tea bags. Lower heat to medium low and steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea bags. Add the condensed milk, stirring well to fully incorporate. Stir occasionally to avoid the milk scalding on the bottom of the pot. After 5 minutes, turn off heat. Let sit for a few minutes longer before serving. Strain the tea upon serving.
Notes:
Use a saucepan if your tea pot doesn’t accommodate 8 cups of water.
For a more pronounced taste from the spices, use the highest suggested amount. For a subtle taste, the least suggested amount.
If you don’t have vanilla tea bags, add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract at the end after you have turned off the stove.
For a less sweeter chai, do not use the entire can of condensed milk.
This also tastes really good chilled.
Source: http://littlelifeofmine.com/2012/02/easy-homemade-chai.html
