Awesome (And Economical) Chai Concentrate

• ground cardamom↗1 teaspoon
• ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• condensed milk (sweetened or unsweetened)1
• strong black tea (regular or decaf) or herbal tea (regular or decaf)

Step-by-step instructions

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   Pour condensed milk and spices into the blender and blend on high speed for a few seconds until the milk looks evenly "flecked" with spices.

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   Pour mixture into a clean jar or container with a lid.

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   Refrigerate at least 24 hours.

4. 4

   Alternatively, pour mix into ice cube trays and freeze.

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   To use concentrate: Brew a strong black tea or strong herbal tea of your choice.

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   Stir in 1 frozen concentrate cube or 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of chai concentrate mix per cup of freshly steeped tea.

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   Frozen cubes will keep up to one year in the freezer if you pop them out of the trays and store in a freezer bag.

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   Concentrate will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.