Since going on a yoga retreat a couple of weekends ago, I’ve been totally hooked on chai, or spiced tea. Traditionally it is made with black tea and loads of suger, but here’s the recipe I’ve been using for a caffeine-free, slightly healthier verision.
1 tsp peppercorns
1 tsp fennel
4 star anis
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cardamom pods
1/2 inch fresh ginger
Add all the ingredients to 4 pints of water and bring to the boil, take off the heat and add 4 Rooibus tea bags. Steep for fifteen minutes, strain, then add honey to taste (about 2-3 tablespoons).
This can be kept in the fridge for a week or so. To serve, pour the required amount into a saucepan, add milk to taste and reheat.
It looks just like ‘normal’ tea, but has a deliciously warming and comforting spicey flavour. Enjoy!
This sounds great! And I love rooibos.
sounds great! will definitly try it! have a nice weekend
oh I love chai but have never made it myself, just bought it. Thanks for this and that’s a lovely photo!
it never occured to me to make my own chai tea. i do love it with roibos, so thanks for the recipe.
I love chai tea,my canadian cousin introduced me to it about two years ago. Twinnings and clipper do reasonable tasting tea bags if you ever don’t have time to make your own.
I will definetely try your Chai. Rooibois is my tea of choice. I always stock up when I have someone travels to South Africa and brings some for me. Enjoy your cuppa!