Mmmmmm...Chai Tea...

Over the years I have had chai tea a few times (and there was the memorable moment when I was invited to the home of an Indian friend back in my early 20s, and his wife asked if I'd like a cup of tea ... it took me by surprise and wasn't what I was expecting lol). I've been meaning to make it for years and after visiting a friend earlier in the week and drinking chai with her, I decided to finally give it a go.

I phoned my mum who always seems to have bulk spices (she goes to the Indian supermarket on the other side of the city), so after school we popped around to cook up a pot.


The recipe I used called for ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns



This version was made without black tea (it was a recipe for kids). However, I had intended on adding the tea since I figure my kids are old enough to have the occasional cup, only I forgot lol. So, I will attempt that again another time.

Danielle wasn't so keen on hers, but Nathan drunk down several cupfuls (he moved on from this mini-cup to a larger one!).

My mum then made us a pot of Chinese Blooming Tea. Very nice - cleansing and refreshing.