Chai Tea Mix
Chai is an Indian spiced-tea beverage that is enjoyed both hot and iced. Dried orange rind and ginger add even more flavour. Present this mix with a pretty teacup and the recipe for Chai Tea for Four (see below).
Servings: 2 cups (500 mL)
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 63 |
| pro | 4 g |
| total fat | 2 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 9 mg |
| sodium | 68 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 13% |
| iron | 1% |
| vit A | 6% |
| vit C | 2% |
| folate | 8% |
Suggested Recipes
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1 piece (1 inch/2.5 cm) gingerroot, peeled
1 large orange
4 sticks (each 3 inches/8 cm long) cinnamon
1 cup(250 mL) black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling)
24 green cardamom pods, crushed
12 whole cloves
Preparation:
Slice ginger into 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick slices; arrange on rack. Using vegetable peeler, peel orange rind (avoiding white pith); add to rack. Let dry at room temperature until brittle, about 24 hours.
In bowl, break rind and cinnamon sticks into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; add ginger, tea leaves, cardamom pods and cloves. Mix well; spoon into decorative airtight bag or jar. (Make-ahead: Store for up to 2 months.)
Additional Information
- Chai Tea For Four:
2 cups (500 mL) each milk and water
1/4 cup (50 mL) Chai Tea Mix
Granulated sugar (optional)
In saucepan, bring milk and water to boil; remove from heat. Stir in Chai Tea Mix. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into warmed mugs. Stir in sugar (if using) to taste.
Tip: To make with tea bags, prepare milk and water as directed. Steep 2 tea bags and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the spice mixture, trying to get a bit of everything. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sweeten as desired.
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Source
Canadian Living Magazine: January 2003
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