Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

This was pretty good but could have used more spice - I actually might try using some ground spices next time. I actually like little flecks in my tea and I think it would have improved the flavor.

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Christine M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2009

exactly what I was looking for. a coffee shop favorite in my own kitchen? people were impressed.

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JULIAJOHNSON

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

SOOOO GOOOOD! I cheated a little... I just used a Tazo Chai tea bag, heated up half milk and half water, added 2-3 tsp of water, sipped, and relaxed. I actually added a little vanilla to sweeten it too. Thanks for the tips!

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emilyjane928

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

I changed up the recipe and loved it! I brought the milk and water to a boil and immersed two decaffeinated tea bags (instead of loose tea leaves) into the saucepan. I immediately turned the heat off and added the orange peel, one tablespoon of white sugar, one tablespoon of honey, three cloves, one cinnamon stick, one crushed cardamom pod, a slice of fresh ginger, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. I opted not to add the peppercorns. I put a lid on the saucepan and let it steep for 10 minutes. I strained the liquid into my coffee mug and drank it while it was still hot. The ginger, cardamom pod, and the freshly grated nutmeg sure added a lot of flavor!

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ELBE

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

This is good recipe but I've tried this recipe by a slight changes.. Instead of mixing water and milk and boil it together just bring water to boil and add sices after few minutes add milk and wait for boiling. This will give you stronger tea by using less spices

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namehbar

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2008

It's a Hit!! I used honey instead of sugar, & added 3 cardamom pods & 1/4 t vanilla extract & an ordinary teabag instead of leaves. Don't be afraid to add extra the amount of spices! Next time, I will steep the mixture without the milk. Then I don't have to worry about 'milk skin' developing and I can add it to get a better drinking temperature for me (135 degrees).....mmm!

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Mjjk (aka Sammy)

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2007

A great recipe! Instead of sugar I used a little honey for extra flavor and less sweetness.

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Ingrid

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2007

Like other reviewers, I also added cardamom, opted out of the orange peel, and cut the sugar. I also like adding a vanilla bean to the mix (if rinsed and refrigerated in a sealed ziploc baggy, they are reuseable!).

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WhatsCookinGoodLookin

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2007

A chai recipe with no cardamom? I understand that everybody likes their chai different, but that's a staple for me. Also, I would simmer the spices for a while before adding the tea. The spices just need to cook in there a little longer in order for them to be strong enough. Having the tea in there that long makes for bitter drinking.

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