With temperatures turning cooler, warm up from the inside out with a spiced and spiked chai latte.
Course:
Cocktail/Drink
Servings: 4 servings
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2
cups
water
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4
spiced chai black tea bags
or plain black tea
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2
strips of orange peel
-
10
whole cloves
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2
cinnamon sticks
-
10
whole black peppercorns
-
1/2
tsp
freshly grated ground nutmeg
-
1
tsp
ground ginger
-
1/2
tsp
cardamom pods
smashed (and optional)
-
3
Tbsp
light brown sugar
packed
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2
cups
1% milk
or milk of your choice
-
4
oz
spiced rum
-
1 1/2
oz
Cointreau
or orange liqueur of your choice
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Combine the water, tea bags, orange peel, spices and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and turn off the heat.
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Allow the mixture to steep for 10-15 mins and then strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the tea bags and discarding the solids.
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Add the milk and warm until simmering over low heat. Add the rum and orange liqueur and buzz with an immersion blender or blend in a blender until frothy. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired and serve warm.