milk turmeric chai
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups water
- • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into rounds
- • 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and sliced into rounds
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 1 star anise
- • 3 whole cloves
- • 3 green cardamom pods
- • 3 black peppercorns
- • 3 to 6 tablespoons honey, to taste
- • 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy, soy, coconut, etc.)
- • 2 black tea bags
Preparation
In saucepan, add water, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and peppercorns
Using back of large spoon, crush green cardamom pods on cutting board until seeds are released
Add seeds and pods to saucepan
Bring to boil, then let simmer 3-5 minutes or until fragrant
Next, add milk and tea bags, and bring to simmer; be careful not to boil milk
Steep 3-5 minutes more
Remove from heat
Remove and discard tea bags
Stir in honey
Strain and discard solids
Serve hot or cold