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indian chai iced coffee

(2 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Garam masala is the combination of Indian spices that is so popular in regional cuisines of India and in its famous chai tea. However, we've discovered it's even more delicious in coffee. If your coffee vendor carries Mysore, India's most famous bean, sample it with this wonderful recipe. The recipe asks for 2 hrs chill time.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For indian chai iced coffee

  • 3 c
    cold mineral water
  • 5 slice
    fresh ginger (thin slices, peeled then sliced)
  • 12
    whole cloves
  • 1
    cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp
    anise seed
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cardamom or 3 whole cardamom pods, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    fine ground coffee (mysore or your own favorite)
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    jaggery or 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    buckwheat honey or 2 tablespoons other strong honey
  • ice

How To Make indian chai iced coffee

  • 1
    In a saucepan, add ginger, cloves, anise and cardamom to the cups of water.
  • 2
    Break up the cinnamon stick and add it to the mixture.
  • 3
    Heat over medium heat until the water boils, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the coffee, stir, and let steep, off the heat, for about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Using a fine meshed filter or cheesecloth, pour the coffee through and into a bowl.
  • 6
    Pour the strained coffee into a clean saucepan and add the honey, sugar and milk and heat almost to boiling then remove the pan from the heat, pour into a heat-proof pitcher, cool then refrigerate until it is chilled, about 2 hours.
  • 7
    To serve, add ice to squat glasses, pour on the chai coffee, and enjoy. Recipes easily doubles.
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