RCI-BV.008.0019.001
Chiahu Spiced Tea
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mason Estate in Abbott, Texas in 1999.
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- black tea leaves3 tablespoons
- 5 cups
- warmed milk1¼ cup
- ⅔ cup
- 4 whole
- cardamom pods cracked open3 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Combine black tea leaves, cloves, cracked cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick in a large teapot or heatproof vessel.
2
Pour 5 cups of boiling water over the tea and spice mixture, then let steep for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
6 minutes
3
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate pot or pitcher, discarding the solids.
4
Stir the sugar into the hot strained tea until completely dissolved.
5
Pour the warmed milk into the spiced tea, stirring gently to combine.
6
Divide the Chiahu Spiced Tea evenly among four cups and serve hot.