Chai Concentrate
Chai concentrate is a bold brew of black tea and spices, simmered strong so it can be softened later with milk and a touch of sweetness
Servings: 10 people
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan Medium to Large
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer Or Cheesecloth
- Measuring Cups Or Measuring Spoons
- 1 Airtight Jar
- 1 Stir Spoon Or a Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups Water Less water, more concentrated
- 4 tbsp Assam Black Tea Loose Leaf or 4 Teabags
- 1 tsp Vanilla Paste For flavor
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, black pepper, and cloves.
- Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 15 minutes. (Stir occasionally)
- Add black tea, simmer five more minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla paste until fully dissolved.
- Return to a low simmer for 3-5 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Transfer to a sterilized glass bottle or jar