Spiced Chai Latte
Mad Hungry
Recharge with this tea-based beverage in the morning or afternoon.
From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Ingredients
Makes 4 cups.
* 2 tablespoons black tea
* 3 whole cloves
* 1 star anise (or other aromatic spice)
* 1 whole cinnamon stick
* 4 cups boiling water
* 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 1/2-inch piece of vanilla bean
* 1 tablespoon natural sugar or honey
* 1/4 cup hot milk
Directions
1. Put the tea, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick in a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Add the boiling water and let steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain the tea into 4 cups. Stir in the sweetener and hot milk and serve.