Indian Chai Tea

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seed
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 star anise pods (with seeds)
• 1 piece cinnamon stick, crushed broken into very small pieces (2 inch)
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (optional)
• 2 teaspoons pre-made chai tea mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup skim milk or 1 cup soymilk or 1 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon green tea leaves (1 tea bag will work also)
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the spices except stevia and toast for 40 seconds or until seeds begin to sizzle and pop. set aside to cool.
• 2 using a coffee grinder or food processor, grind toasted mixture. add stevia and transfer to a clean jar with lid and store in cool, dry place.
• 3 in a small saucepan over medium heat, blend chai blend, milk and water. bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. turn off heat and add green tea. cover and leave pan on burner. steep for 3-5 minutes and strain into cup. sprinkle with nutmeg and serve,.