Masala Chai Concentrate

Name: Masala Chai Concentrate
Yield: Makes about 4 cups concentrate
Ingredients: 3 (2-inch), cinnamon sticks; 1 , star anise pod; 15 , green cardamom pods; 2 teaspoons, whole cloves; 3/4 teaspoon, black peppercorns; 5 cups, water; 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces), packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh, ginger; Pinch , table salt; 3 tablespoons loose, black tea

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2020

Beverages

This make-ahead spiced tea concentrate allows you to enjoy hot or iced chai anytime.

SERVESMakes about 4 cups concentrate

TIME1 hour, plus 30 minutes cooling

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To avoid dusty sediment in the tea, we crush rather than grind the spices before toasting them. We simmer the spices in water for a full 10 minutes before adding the tea leaves, which ensures that the spices' sweet flavors will hold their o...

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