Vanilla Chai Tea

Name: Vanilla Chai Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 8 whole peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice; 2 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 whole cloves; 8 tea bags; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 cups boiling water; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; Ground allspice

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

An aromatic chai is comfort in a cup. It’s extra special with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of ground allspice on top. The whipped cream can be made a couple of hours in advance; keep it covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

8 whole peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
8 tea bags
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Ground allspice

Directions

1. Place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. With end of a wooden spoon handle, crush mixture until aromas are released. Add tea bags, honey and boiling water; steep, covered, 6 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea into a heatproof pitcher; stir in milk and vanilla.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Top individual servings with whipped cream; sprinkle with allspice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (with 2-1/2 tablespoons topping): 131 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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