MASALA CHAI TEA POPS

MASALA CHAI TEA POPS image

Yield 8 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 8

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8 white or green cardamom pods, crushed
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon peeled & chopped fresh ginger
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons loose assam black tea or English breakfast tea

Steps:

1) In a saucepan, combine 4 cups water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, and ginger. Boil in high heat, then lower the heat, cover, simmer 7 minutes. 2) Add milk and sugar simmering 3 minutes, remove from heat. 3) Add tea leaves, cover & let steep for 3-4 minutes. Pour through fine-mesh sieve in bowl & let chai mixture cool to room temperature 4) Fill pop molds w/mixture, insert sticks, freeze 6 hours. 5) Remove freezer, let stand 5 minutes to remove mold