Cuisinart SG21U, Manual

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Chai Tea
Serves 4
5 cardamon pods
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (approximately 10g)
1 star anise
450ml semi skimmed milk
450ml water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 strips of orange peel
6 Darjeeling tea bags
3 tablespoons honey
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Place the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and star anise into the grinding
bowl. Pulse 2 to 3 times, leaving the spices quite coarse. Reserve.
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In a medium saucepan set over a medium-low heat, bring the milk, water and vanilla
extract to the boil. Once the mixture comes to the boil stir in the reserved spices,
ginger and orange peel.
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Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add the tea bags and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Strain the mixture and stir in the honey.