Chai Concentrate - Caity


My mom found this recipe online in the Oregonian and sent it to me. I intended to make it for my friend Becca but I ended up making myself 4 cups of chai yesterday with her present. Needless to say, I had to make another batch. It's so easy to make and use AND it stores for up to 6 months! I'm on my second cup already this morning and looking forward to a couple more. 

Also, if you're not a tea drinker, it's good in coffee too.

Merry Christmas everyone! 



what you'll need: 

1-14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Pour the entire can of condensed milk into a jar with a sealing lid. Stir in the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. 


To use: Brew a cup of strong black tea (for example: Assam), stir in 2 heaping teaspoons or more of the chai concentrate. Stir until mix and enjoy!

To store: Keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. 

One year ago: Pumpkin Bread Pudding


Comments

  1. jamesMarch 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    what to say i praise of this blog, which contains a lot of amazing information as well as the thoughtful writes.

    Chai

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  2. Karen JonesJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    This works with rooibos tea also. I just enjoyed a cup on this chilly island morning, So simple and so delicious.

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