Recipe & Images by Emma Galloway
On wintery days I crave bottomless cups of homemade chai. Filled with warming spices and rooibos tea for a caffeine-free alternative, this chai is like a warm hug. Of course, use black tea leaves if preferred.
Serves 2
1½ cups milk of your choice
2 tsp loose-leaf rooibos tea leaves (or the contents of 2 tea bags)
2 tsp ginger, finely grated
4 cardamom pods, bruised
3 whole cloves
¼ cinnamon stick, crumbled (or ¼ tsp ground cinnamon)
few grinds of black pepper
1–2 tsp coconut sugar or honey, to taste, optional
Combine milk in a small saucepan with 1½ cups water, tea leaves, ginger and spices. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Add sweetener to taste, if using. Strain into cups and enjoy hot.
