How to Make Vanilla Chai Mix

Instructions

• 1

  Place 8 whole peppercorns in a large mortar and top with half a teaspoon of whole allspice, 2 cardamom pods, 1 large cinnamon stick and 4 whole cloves.
• 2

  Now use the mortar’s pestle to crush the mixture for few minutes until the aroma is released and it forms a fine powdered mixture.
• 3

  Pour this powdered mixture into a mixing bowl and set aside, placing a plate at the top to cover it.
• 4

  Decant 4 cups of water into a kettle and bring it to a boil.
• 5

  Once simmering, remove the kettle from the heat and carefully pour the boiling water into the bowl - containing the ground allspice mixture.
• 6

  Now place 8 teabags into the boiling water and add in 1 tablespoon of honey.
• 7

  Now cover the bowl and let the tea bags steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
• 8

  For the meantime, pick a small clean saucepan and pour 2 large cups of milk into it and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the stove’s heat to medium-low range and let the milk simmer for 3 minutes.
• 9

  Until the milk is simmering, strain the tea into a large heat proof pitcher and top with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
• 10

  Take away the boiling milk from heat and pour it into the heat proof pitcher. Use a large spoon to stir it until the milk mixes well with the tea.
• 11

  In a small mixing bowl, blend half cup of heavy whipping cream and one and half cup of confectioners' sugar until it forms a rich mixture with soft peaks.
• 12

  Now pour the tea into six cups or mugs, dividing equally.
• 13

  Add a dollop of whipped cream at the top of each Vanilla Chai Mix and dust with the remaining ground allspice.
• 14

  Serve warm and enjoy lip-smacking sips.