Bourbon Laced Vanilla Chai Tea Latte

• Produce

  • 5 Black tea bags
  • 1 1 inch piece Ginger

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar, packed light
  • 4 Cardamom pods
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 6 Cloves, whole
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 tsp Peppercorns, black
  • 2 Star anise
  • 1 Vanilla bean
  • 1 Whipped cream

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Milk

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 Bourbon

• Liquids

  • 6 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into coins
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
• 2 star anise
• 1 1/4 teaspoons of black peppercorns
• 6 whole cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 cups of cold water
• 1 vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise
• 5 black tea bags
• 2 cups of milk
• 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar
• Bourbon (plan on 1 ounce per person)
• Whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg for garnish

Directions

• In a plastic bag, add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, black peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods. Lightly crush and pour into a medium saucepan.
• Add the ginger, water and the seeds of the vanilla bean and the scraped vanilla pod to the saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When the mixture is boiling, reduce to a simmer.
• Simmer for 10 minutes or so, partially covered.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags from the mixture.
• Add the sugar and the milk, whisking thoroughly over high heat until the mixture is brought to a simmer (DO NOT BOIL).
• Pour into mugs and add the bourbon.
• Stir with a cinnamon stick, garnish with some whipped cream and a bit of freshly grated nutmeg.
• Enjoy!