HOMEMADE CHAI CONCENTRATE + CHAI LATTE
It has been a few years because I left a post about presents that are edible, so I believed it was all about time! Articles that are thses are some of my favourite items and this recipe is SO great. I made three enormous batches (I did not give any of it off however, hehee), a few of which is awaiting me in the freezer. I am pretty certain I shall make a few batches before Christmas to keep and a few to give away.
What is also good about this recipe is that it is so pliable, and you can tweak it. I for instance, adore my lattes to be sweet, but it is possible to make it using sweetener, if you are giving it to somebody who is not keen on items.
HOMEMADE CHAI CONCENTRATE
So that you can tweak it this recipe is quite forgiving. I have tried it using a mixture of honey and maple syrup plus both sugar and the two are equally yummy! You can not actually taste any difference. So that I utilized 200 tsp of honey in the recipe, I enjoy my latte sweet, however, you can create it with no sweetener! If the mixture is muddy, do not worry, I had that happen when I used tea and honey. And do not neglect to write the individual who receives the present a note!
INGREDIENTS
- 25 whole cloves (roughly 1/2 tablespoon )
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise
- 15 cardamom pods (approximately 1/2 tablespoon ), gently crushed
- 10 black peppercorns
- A couple of pieces of orange peel
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend honey/sugar and water at a saucepan. Allow the mixture and then stir fry till honey/sugar is dissolved, then add all ingredients except the tea. Put a lid and allow the mixture simmer.
- Remove from the heat and add the tea.
- Strain the mixture then pour to bottles or dry and clean airtight jars. Store for up to a week in the refrigerator.