Chai Masala

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons loose tea, or bags to make 2

1 cup tea

14 ounces hot water

1 teaspoon spice mix, see below

6 ounces milk, soymilk, or

nondairy creamer

1 tablespoon honey, or brown sugar

Preparation

Combine tea and water; allow to steep off heat for at least 10 minutes. For straonger, darker tea, heat tea and water over low heat until desired strength is reached.

Steam or scald milk, soymilk or nondairy creamer according to method of choice.

Combine steeped tea, steamed or scalded milk, soymilk or nondairy creamer, and spice mix in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until chai is hot, about 1 minute. Add honey or brown sugar. Stir. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled, over ice.

Serves 2 as a hot beverage or 3 over ice. 6 grams fat