Servings: 4
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bourbon
- 24 ounces vanilla almond milk
- 2 ounces honey
- 24 ounces hot water
- 0.25 ounce vanilla extract
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 green cardamom pods crushed
- 4 whole allspice berries crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the hot water, tea bags, crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and let it infuse.
- Stir in the vanilla almond milk and honey, whisking to ensure everything is well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the chai tea steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea bags and spices, leaving only the spiced liquid.
- Transfer the strained chai tea to a heatproof serving pitcher and stir in the bourbon.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips
- For an extra rich flavor, use whole or spiced almond milk if available.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of nutmeg for a festive touch.
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