Warm spices and black tea combine in this Homemade Chai Tea Blend that makes a beautiful homemade gift.Yield: 1 (7oz) jar
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12cups of tea
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
Ingredients
24green cardamom pods
1tablespoonwhole black peppercorns
2teaspoonwhole cloves
4cinnamon sticks
¼ccandied ginger
½cloose leaf black tea
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon sticks on a baking tray with sides. Place in the oven and toast for 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
While the spices are cooling, chop the candied ginger.
Using a sharp knife, split the toasted cardamom pods in half so that the seeds are loose. Chop the cinnamon sticks into small pieces.
In a small bowl, mix ginger, tea, and toasted spices. Divide into jars for storing or gifting.