Chai Iced Tea
Chai Iced Tea
This recipe makes 8 cups, 8 servings servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 35 |
| pro | 0 g |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 9 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 7 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| folate | 5 |
- Portion size: 8 cups (2 L), 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 4bags black tea, (such as Darjeeling or orange pekoe)
- 1/3 cup 1/3cupgranulated sugar
- 1 1stick cinnamon
- 2 2slices gingerroot
- 2 2clovecloves
- 2 2cardamom podcardamom pods, broken
- 1/4 tsp 1/4tspaniseed
Preparation
In large heatproof measure or bowl, steep tea in 8 cups (2 L) boiling water for 4 minutes. Discard bags.
Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, aniseeds and 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until clear and spices infuse, about 5 minutes. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher. Serve with ice cubes.
Makes 8 cups (2 L), or 8 servings.
Additional information : Try a pair of other interesting iced tea variations, including the sweet Strawberry Iced Tea and the super flavourful Ginger Berry Spritzer Iced Tea. These recipes and more can be found on our sister site - ThatstheSpirit.com.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
