AWESOME (AND ECONOMICAL) CHAI CONCENTRATE

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If you like the refreshing and spicy taste of chai half as much as I do, then you're going to love how easy and good this is! I make up a batch once of twice a month and then enjoy my chai.

Provided by rsarahl

Categories     Beverages

Time P1DT5m

Yield 14 oz concentrate, 30-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk (sweetened or unsweetened)
strong black tea (regular or decaf) or herbal tea (regular or decaf)

Steps:

  • Pour condensed milk and spices into the blender and blend on high speed for a few seconds until the milk looks evenly "flecked" with spices.
  • Pour mixture into a clean jar or container with a lid.
  • Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  • Alternatively, pour mix into ice cube trays and freeze.
  • To use concentrate: Brew a strong black tea or strong herbal tea of your choice.
  • Stir in 1 frozen concentrate cube or 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of chai concentrate mix per cup of freshly steeped tea.
  • Frozen cubes will keep up to one year in the freezer if you pop them out of the trays and store in a freezer bag.
  • Concentrate will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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