Over the past couple of weeks I had seen Facebook updates from my brother and his wife talking about all of the yummies that my niece, Kierra, has been whipping up in their kitchen. The other morning she chatted with me and after wishing her a very "Happy 14th Birthday!" we made small talk about how school was going, gymnastics, and about food.
It's hard to believe that she has grown up this fast. I still recall the day my brother and his wife brought this sweet little bundle of joy to our home where I had to sit on the couch without moving so I could hold baby Kierra. Such a beautiful baby she was and now such a beautiful and very athletic young woman she has become.
I asked her if she recommended anything for me to make and Paula Deen's Orange Spiced Chai Tea it was. Being the foodie that I am it made me giddy to see my niece taking such a liking to being in the kitchen and sharing the love with others.
From word of mouth by Kierra and now myself I recommend making this Orange Spiced Chai Tea. It has a spicy bite from the cardamom and cinnamon and a sweetness from the honey with subtle hints of orange. Delicious! So yummy!
Makes 4 Servings
Stars of the Show:
4 cups water
- 6 cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 4 black tea bags
- Peels from 1/2 orange
- 1/2 orange, zested
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons honey
And Action:
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and cardamom. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and cover. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid, return it to the pan and reheat. Add the black tea bags, let them steep for a few minutes, and then add the orange peels and zest. Add the milk and stir in the honey. Pour into mugs and serve
