Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Chai Tea Mix | |
| 1 piece (1 inch/2.5 cm) | gingerroot, peeled |
| 1 | large orange |
| 4 sticks (each 3 inches/8 cm lon | cinnamon |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling) |
| 24 | green cardamom pods, crushed |
| 12 | whole cloves |
| Chai Tea for 4 | |
| 2 cups (500 mL) each | milk and water |
| 1/4 cup (50 mL) | Chai Tea Mix |
| Granulated sugar (optional) |
Directions
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.)
CHAI TEA FOR 4
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. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional information per serving: 63 cal, 4 g pro, 2 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 7 g carb, 0 g fibre, 9 mg chol, 68 mg sodium. % RDI: 13% calcium, 1% iron, 6% vit A, 2% vit C, 8% folate
Source: The Canadian Living Test Kitchen. For more delicious Tested Till Perfect recipes, visit http://www.canadianliving.com