I am so sorry that I haven't posted recently. My wonderful clients are keeping me so busy that I haven't had a spare minute! I'm not sure what is going on with this weather today, it's cold and rainy here, but I guess it's not uncommon to see unpredictable weather in April!
Isn't it the perfect day for a nice hot, soothing cup of tea? I'm working today, but you can bet that I'll have a nice cup of tea on my desk.
Vanilla Chai Recipe
Vanilla might not be part of a traditional version of chai, but its not an addition you want to miss. It helps to mellow out the spiciness of the tea.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 3 allspice, whole
- 5 cloves, whole
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean (1-inch)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbs loose black tea leaves
Preparation:
In a saucepan, heat water along with all the spices. Bring to a lower simmer, and let steep for about 5 minutes. Add tea leaves, and continue to steep for another 5 minutes. Strain out the tea, and stir in honey. Serve hot.
