Friday, December 30, 2011

Bengali Mama Chai Infusion

I love the apple chai infusion served at Starbucks. Half apple juice, with chai involved as well, it is a super crisp drink that warms my insides immediately. My Bengali side wanted to create something similar, but more chai and spice based and with a little experimenting, my delightful, creamy hot beverage was born. Of course it is simple and easy to make, you'll sip it and will easily imagine yourself on the steps of the taj mahal or the floor of a Bengali Bungalow.


Bengali mama chai infusion 

1 tea bag of Celestial seasonings Bengal spice herbal
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup half and half
1 cinnamon stick for garnish
Water for boiling

Heat a tea pot of water and bring to a boil. 
In mug, drop in honey, cinnamon, ginger, and half and half. Stir to mix.  Tea bag comes in next. When water has boiled, pour over bag and chai mixture. Stir and remove tea bag after 3-4 minutes. Enjoy.

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