FROZEN CHAI

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Chai is an invigorating spiced tea drunk by porters on rigorous treks in the mountains of Nepal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons loose jasmine tea or 6 tea bags
1 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the ginger with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the honey. Place the tea or tea bags in the liquid and steep for 3 minutes.
  • Add the skim milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, strain, and chill in an ice bath. Pour into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer'sinstructions. Alternatively, pour into a shallow freezer-proof pan and freeze for 2 hours. Break up the chai with a fork and refreeze for 2 hours.
  • Spoon into the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Refreeze for 1 hour more. The chai will have the consistency of shaved ice.

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