Chai Concentrate

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 2Add 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.
  3. 3Add 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.
  4. 4Add two cups of water to the pot with the spices.
  5. 5Add two cups of water to the pot with the spices.
  6. 6Add two cups of water to the pot with the spices.
  7. 7Whisk the mixture of spices and water together.
  8. 8Whisk the mixture of spices and water together.
  9. 9Whisk the mixture of spices and water together.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. 11Bring the mixture to a boil.
  12. 12Bring the mixture to a boil.
  13. 13Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep for five minutes.
  14. 14Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep for five minutes.
  15. 15Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep for five minutes.
  16. 16Turn the heat back on and add two black tea bags or about 4-5 grams of loose leaf black tea.
  17. 17Turn the heat back on and add two black tea bags or about 4-5 grams of loose leaf black tea.
  18. 18Turn the heat back on and add two black tea bags or about 4-5 grams of loose leaf black tea.
  19. 19Bring the mixture back to a slight boil.
  20. 20Bring the mixture back to a slight boil.
  21. 21Bring the mixture back to a slight boil.
  22. 22Let it steep for an additional five minutes.
  23. 23Let it steep for an additional five minutes.
  24. 24Let it steep for an additional five minutes.
  25. 25Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea.
  26. 26Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea.
  27. 27Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea.
  28. 28The liquid is now chai concentrate, ready to be stored.
  29. 29The liquid is now chai concentrate, ready to be stored.
  30. 30The liquid is now chai concentrate, ready to be stored.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 teaspoon cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 4 grams loose leaf black tea
  • 4 grams loose leaf black tea
  • 4 grams loose leaf black tea
  • 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Equipment

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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.