Chai Iced Tea
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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 |
Ingredients
- 4 bags black tea, (such as Darjeeling or orange pekoe)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 slices gingerroot
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom pods, broken
- 1/4 tsp aniseed
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.
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
- Keywords : Drinks-non alcohol; Tea; Cinnamon; Sugar;
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