Favorite Recipes
Soothing Chai
Ingredients
- 2 c. strong peppermint tea
- 4 c. milk (soy, dairy, etc. A vanilla type is especially nice.)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp. ginger powder
- 3/4 tsp. cardamom,
- 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/3 c., or to taste, sweetener of choice (honey, sugar, rice syrup, etc.)
Strong Peppermint Tea
- 2-3 T. loose peppermint leaf
- 2 c. boiling water
Directions
- Steep peppermint leaves in boiling water for 20 min.
- Strain.
- Pour tea into a large stockpot and add milk and spices.
- Heat on medium. Once steam begins to rise, lower heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 30 min., stirring regularly.
- Use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain into a larger serving container.
- Stir in sweetener.
- Serve hot or cold.