Great Tea for Coffee Lovers

I really enjoy both coffee and tea.  I prefer to have a nice medium roast during the morning hours, and enjoy a hearty black tea during the afternoon.  The varieties of tea available now are so amazing, and can actually offer some competition for lattes and cappuccinos – at least, in my opinion.

Here’s a great homemade Chai recipe that might just substitute for your favorite cafe shop specialty:

Chocolate Chai

1 black tea bag (English Breakfast, Darjeeling, etc.)
1/2 cup boiling water
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. unsweetened Dutch process cocoa
2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Whipped Cream
Cinnamon or Nutmeg

In small saucepan pour boiling water over tea bag and allow to stand 3-5 minutes.  Remove tea bag.  Stir in sugar and cocoa.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boil.  Stir in milk, vanilla, and spices.  Heat through.  Do not allow to boil.

Pour into mugs.  Top with Whipped Cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish.

***You can always select a decaffeinated tea bag, artificial sweetener, skim milk, or fat free Cool Whip to adjust to your taste and dietary needs.

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