dr dileem D.I.Y series- Chai Tea

Living in Kano has helped me appreciate tea and its benefits. Tea is called ‘Shai’ in Kano and a lot of people make a living selling tea here. They are popularly called ‘MeShai’. Chai is another name for Tea, so Chai Tea is actually a repetition..

Ingredients:

·         1 tbsp black tea

·         2 blackpepper seeds

·         1 cinnamon stick

·         1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled

·          1/2 tsp ground turmeric

·         1 cinnamon stick (in a pinch, you can use 1 tsp ground cinnamon)

Instructions:

1.      Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan with 2 cups water.

2.      Bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer.

3.      Simmer for 5 minutes.

4.      Strain off the tea and spices, and place the tea back in the saucepan.

5.      Add a little non-dairy milk, and if you want it sweeter, add 1 tsp of honey.

6.      Warm your tea to the desired temperature and serve.

Topping: If you want to get real fancy, you can steam a little of your  milk and add it to your Shai to make a latte. If you want to get even fancier, you can top with a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

  Dr Dileem
The Likita Bokanturai
Kano Nigeria

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