Chai Warmth

Chai Warmth

Black tea on its own is good for your gut, metabolism and hormones, but adding spices makes it even healthier! So delicious, and perfect for those cold nights.
 

Ingredients

  • 70 g Fresh Ginger
  • 20 g Cloves
  • 20 g Green Cardamom Pods
  • 2 tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Liquorice Root
  • 6 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 5 Star Anise
  • 4 Lt Filtered or Spring Water

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients together in a large pot.
  • Bring to the boil and then simmer with the lid off for 2 hours.
  • Strain the pot contents through a sieve into a measuring cup or bowl.
  • Pour strained liquid into sterilized jars/bottles for refrigeration (concentrate will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge).

To make Chai Tea with Concentrate

  • Warm milk (any milk of your choice, almond, oat) in a pot on the stove and pour in some of the refrigerated concentrate (use an amount that suits your taste).
  • When mixture is very hot, add a black tea bag of your favourite black tea. Steep for indicated amount of time.
  • Add honey, or a sweetener of your choice.
  • ENJOY!