Vanilla Chai Latte
There is nothing like a chai latte while watching the sunrise. The pups and I love to sit on the porch in our favorite blanket and watch the sunrise and this is my favorite drink for this event.
Ingredients:
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 Tsp whole black peppercorn
- 10 whole cloves
- 6 green cardamom pods (cracked)
- 4 C of water
- 1 (2 inch) piece of fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 C sweater of your choice
- 2 Tbsp lose leaf black or 6 black tea bags
- 3 C milk of choice
What to do:
- Toast the spices. Place cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom in a small saucepan over medium heat shaking the pot occasionally until fragrant (3-4 minutes)
- Add water and ginger to the saucepan and bring to a simmer (5 minutes of simmer)
- Remove from hear and add tea (loose-leaf or tea bags) and cover letting it steep for 10 minutes
- While the tea is still warm add the sweetener of your choice stir until combined, and dissolved
- Stain your tea in your teapot and discard the spices and tea leaves
- Heat milk on saucepan on low hear and then froth the milk of your choice
I hope you enjoy!
-Dezi
Life of Dez 