Cardamom Honey Chai
Relax & enjoy the season with a mug of rich honey milk steeped with whole cardamom, fresh ginger, toasted spices, & black tea.
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 2 T. cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 small whole nutmeg
- 1 t. whole cloves
- 1/2 t. black peppercorns
- 3 inches fresh ginger peeled & thinly sliced
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 T. honey more to taste
- 1/4 cup loose black tea
Instructions
- Lightly crush cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and peppercorns with a mortar & pestle or flat side of a knife.
- Toast crushed spices & ginger slices in a medium pot over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Stir in milk & honey and return to a simmer. Add tea, cover, and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve into mugs and serve hot.