Chai Tea with Cashew Milk

Chai tea, or masala chai, is easy and economical to make at home. And this easy-to-make cashew milk makes it rich and creamy!

Ingredients

For the Chai

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags
• 4 green cardamom pods, cracked
• 2 whole clove
• 1 1/2 inch piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 inch piece ginger, sliced
• 1/4 tsp fennel seed
• 2-6 T alternative milk (cashew milk* or hemp milk)
• 1-4 tsp agave nectar (or any sweetener to taste)

For the Cashew Milk

• 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 1-3 hrs.
• 1 cup water

Preparation

For the Chai Tea

In a saucepan add water, tea leaves or tea bags, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, fennel seeds and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 3 – 5 minutes – the longer it boils, the stronger the Chai. Add the cashew milk and turn of the heat. Strain it into a cup and stir in the sweetener. Masala chai is best when served right a way.

For the Cashew Milk

• Rinse and drain cashews.
• In a blender add water and cashews and blend for one minute to make cashew milk.
• Stores in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.