Rooibos Chai

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Rooibos leaves, which are grown in south africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

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Steps

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Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat.

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Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer , stirring occasionally , until pale rust colored , about 20 minutes.

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Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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water, whole milk, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, whole cloves, fresh ginger, whole black peppercorn, sugar, tea leaves