Chai



Good morning, have you had your morning cuppa yet?

I am not a coffee drinker and for those that know me a little would know that I am a tea drinker, a real tea that is, brewed, in a teapot and enjoyed.

I love Chai and can't really enjoy the chai mixes around so I make my own and add soy milk and honey..mmm

Will you join me for a cup?

Chai

ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon black tea
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamon pods
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • soy milk (I use half a cup)
  • honey
method
  • put tea and spices into a teapot, pour in hot water and allow to brew for a few minutes
  • heat up milk in a saucepan or microwave
  • strain tea into your favourite mug, add milk and honey and sit back and enjoy
Simple as that and once you make your own, you can never go back to mixes.
Hope you have a happy week
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Comments

  1. Penny6 June 2010 at 17:38

    I LOVE home-made chai, always with ginger and a bay leaf too. Mmm.

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  2. Yelena R.6 June 2010 at 17:54

    I love chai! Thank you for the recipe

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  3. zofia6 June 2010 at 18:08

    Ooh lovely. Will rifle around and see what I have, mmmm.
    Thank you :)

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  4. Cat J B6 June 2010 at 18:38

    Sounds delish! I've never actually had chai, but I have just downed 2 cups of REAL Japanese green tea. Out of character for me to drink tea at all, but the cold weather makes me want it. Hmm, think I could go another....

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  5. Sophia - Red Lotus Jewellery6 June 2010 at 18:44

    I LOVE Chai and I have all the ingredients too! I might make one on the weekend so I can really sit down and enjoy it without being in a big rush. if only I could retire early HAHA!

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  6. PaisleyJade6 June 2010 at 18:54

    I just love your creative photos!! Mmmmmmm!

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  7. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow6 June 2010 at 19:45

    Sounds lovely. I will have to make my mum some as a present, she adores chai. And I know she will love it even more if I make it for her :)
    Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe.

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  8. Anonymous6 June 2010 at 22:32

    I love your heart :). And I have never had Chai, the spicey part scares me. But I bet yours is delicious!

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  9. Kristi7 June 2010 at 02:12

    your photos are always so... enticing.
    thanks for sharing your recipe, i heart chai.

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  10. Steph7 June 2010 at 03:29

    Ooh Chai!!! I love it! Thanks so much for the recipe. I know what I'll be drinking tomorrow morning. Hope you have a gorgeous week with lots of time for hot chai :)

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  11. Sian7 June 2010 at 10:15

    This sounds lovely! I have never had chai before, am definitely going to try it. I bet it smells lush too! Love the new look of the blog, love keeping up with all your lovely posts & pictures, I always stop by - thanks! :-)

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  12. Meghan7 June 2010 at 16:13

    My hubby and I love chai! I bet we have 5 different kinds of chai tea in the cabinet!

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  13. Sandrine7 June 2010 at 16:48

    Never tried to make my mix...hmmm I will have to source the cardamon now ;)Thanks for sharing Cathie! x

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  14. quilary7 June 2010 at 23:39

    I love your chai mix and I have 3 young lady quilary's who are also converts. Thank you for the recipe - it's the best I've come across. I do like your new layout and am glad that your sparkles are back. Sometimes I just come across to your blog to play with the falling stars!

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  15. Wendy8 June 2010 at 06:51

    Mmm...never had chai before---will have to give it a go!

    Thanks, Cathie!

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