1Add all spices (quarter teaspoon of cloves, one teaspoon of cinnamon, half a teaspoon of ginger, half a teaspoon of cardamom, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, half a teaspoon of allspice) into a pot.
2Add two cups of water to the pot with the spices.
3Whisk the mixture of spices and water together.
4Bring the mixture to a boil.
5Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep for five minutes.
6Turn the heat back on and add two black tea bags or about 4-5 grams of loose leaf black tea.
7Bring the mixture back to a slight boil.
8Let it steep for an additional five minutes.
9Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea.
10The liquid is now chai concentrate, ready to be stored.
Ingredients
0.25 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ginger
0.5 teaspoon cardamom
0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon allspice
2 cups water
2 black tea bags
4 grams loose leaf black tea
1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Equipment
potwhiskstovestrainerjar
Tips
The spices used have medicinal value, making the concentrate good for you and delicious.
You can add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup if you like it sweet.
The chai concentrate stays good in the fridge for up to two weeks.
To serve, mix half a cup of chai concentrate with warmed milk and froth for a latte feel.