This comforting drink which is an integral part of Indian life is perfect to help soothe your immune system. I love soy chai lattes best (but you can use regular milk if you prefer) although I’m usually disappointed when ordering one in a restaurant. They always seem to lack something so this recipe is good to start off with as you can adjust the spices to taste. All these spices are easy to find. I hope you enjoy it.
3 cups (750mL) of soy milk
3 Tbsp. (45mL) loose black tea
2 in. (5 cm) cinnamon stick
1 in. (2.5 cm) ginger root, peeled and sliced
2 tsp. (10 mL) honey
¼ tsp. (1mL) black peppercorns
6 whole cloves
4 cardamon seeds
Pinch of Allspice
1 star anise
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
A little vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)
Whipped Cream (optional)
Combine all ingredients except whipped cream in a saucepan, preferably one with a spout, and bring to a simmer. Stir to blend flavors. Simmer gently for 1 minute then turn off heat. Leave pan on burner and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain into mugs and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if you wish. If so, sprinkle top with a bit more cinnamon (for presentation) and put a cinnamon stir stick into the cup. Serves 4.
Spices: before this, I used to gather them all into a cheesecloth, tie it up, put it in a mug and then pour hot water over top – like a teabag.
This comforting drink which is an integral part of Indian life is perfect to help soothe your immune system. I love soy chai lattes best (but you can use regular milk if you prefer) although I’m usually disappointed when ordering one in a restaurant. They always seem to lack something so this recipe is good to start off with as you can adjust the spices to taste. All these spices are easy to find. I hope you enjoy it.
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