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Authentic Indian Chai. Authentic Indian Chai How To Make Chai Tea… the authentic kind.

Authentic Indian Chai

Chai is the lifeblood of India. Served in scant shot glasses from dawn until way past dusk, this beverage is EVERYWHERE you look. It’s in little make-shift cafes, sold from chai-wallahs at every bus station, train station and street corner, brewing in every home. It’s been fifteen years sense I last visited India. True Indian chai is a far cry from the watered-down American coffeehouse version. The last summer I spent in India, a friend who spoke English well, nicknamed the cardamom pod the VIP nut. I miss those chai over-dosed summers. How To Make Chai Tea… the authentic kind. Press the cardamom pods until they crack. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the tea is very dark and has reduced to about 2 cups. Place the (used) cardamom pods in the bottom of the cups for good friends! Print. Caramel Hot Chocolate. Share on Pinterest Have you ever wondered, why do we call it hot cocoa half of the time and hot chocolate the other half of the time?

Caramel Hot Chocolate

The answer is very simple really and makes complete sense. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, therefor it doesn’t have the cocoa butter in it and hot chocolate is made from chocolate (which contains both the cocoa and cocoa butter). It seems pretty obvious and I had never really thought about why there are two names, until I went to post this recipe and was wondering what to call it. You may have noticed my set today is dun duh duh dah – snow! Cherry Vanilla Smoothie. I’m having a hard time letting go of summer.

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Specifically, summer berries. I think it’s just a case of wanting what I can’t have. It’s the same reason I crave apples in the spring and blackberries in winter. And don’t worry, I’ve already started hoarding enough cans of pumpkin to last me through the summer. Thank goodness for frozen fruit. Don’t like cherries? Ingredients 2 cups pitted sweet cherries (unsweetened), frozen 6 ounces vanilla greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract) Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until combined. Hot Cocoa Mix· GF. Some people knock Hot Cocoa as if it’s just a “diet” version of Hot Chocolate.

Hot Cocoa Mix· GF

But why pit two uniquely delicious beverages against each other? They both have their place. Hot chocolate’s best enjoyed with a spoon— a luxurious, liquid dessert. But Hot Cocoa’s more along the lines of an afternoon latte, a wintery pick-me-up that won’t derail dinner. This is my go-to cocoa mix, and I usually make a big batch so I can share with friends (usually along with a bag of fluffy marshmallows and a candy cane). White chocolate gives the Hot Cocoa a silky mouth feel and satisfying richness, while the coffee powder helps tame the overall sweetness.

If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, complete the Swiss Miss instant cocoa vibe by mixing in some crispy marshmallows, cut into small cubes. Hot Cocoa Mix, enough for 10 servings optional: crispy or fluffy marshmallows To serve a crowd: to determine how much milk you’ll need, multiply the number of servings by 6 oz. . « Back to the Recipe Box. Mint Julep Sweet Tea Recipe.

Southern Sweet Iced Tea Recipe - Food.com - 63785. How to Make True Southern Sweet Tea. There’s sweet tea, and then there’s Southern sweet tea.

How to Make True Southern Sweet Tea

Here's how true Southerners do it right. Perfect Southern-Style Sweet Tea Recipe Nix the powdered junk. Pitch the ice tea brewer. If you want real sweet tea, you need a pot of boiling water, tea bags, and lots of sugar. Good Ol' Alabama Sweet Tea Recipe. Chai Hot Chocolate. Here’s the thing about this time of year. It’s heartwarming, and exciting, and magical…and exhausting. Because let’s face it, we were a little busy even BEFORE we started having to make all those lists and check them twice, right? Don’tget me wrong – I like the holidays as much as the next girl. I love decorating the entire house within an inch of its life. Salted Butterscotch Hot Chocolate. Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate with Chili, Cinnamon, and Mezcal. Orange Pisco Hot Chocolate. Parisian Hot Chocolate. Hot White Chocolate Recipe. Contact Us Privacy Policy Follow Joyofbaking On Twitter Stephanie Jaworski+ Use of materials on all pages on the domains Joyofbaking.com , joyofbaking.mobi, the Joyofbaking.com Facebook Page , @joyofbaking on Twitter , the Joyofbaking.com RSS Feed , the Joyofbaking.com email list the Joyofbaking1 YouTube Channel and any emails sent from @joyofbaking.com are entirely at the risk of the user and their owner, iFood Media LLC will not be responsible for any damages directly or indirectly resulting from the use.

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Chai Latte Concentrate. I love the smell of fresh coffee but unfortunately I can't drink it much, though my taste buds enjoy it, my stomach not so much.

Chai Latte Concentrate

I suspect my tea drinker's fate was set on the night of busy studying at University when I drank lots of strong black coffee to stay awake...though I did well in the exam my stomach said no more to coffee and so I slowly turned to tea. I'm a vivid tea drinker and I should probably get my teeth whitened very soon.;-) My tea collection is occupying one whole kitchen cabinet, I know how much tea can one drink right? Usually I drink my tea straight, no distractions, but not always, depends on the mood. I've always loved tea, we drank it a lot while kids, usually sweetened with honey and touch of lemon.Mostly teas we drank were made from flowers or mint leaves that had been left to dry. This reminds me of a funny and delicious story from the past.

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream – You’ll Never Buy it Again. My homemade Baileys Irish Cream led to far more questions and comments from my friends than my cupcakes ever do.

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream – You’ll Never Buy it Again

“What’s in Baileys Irish Cream?” “Where can I get the recipe for Baileys?” “OMG! This Baileys is sooo good! Will you be posting the Baileys recipe?” Almost-Famous Milkshakes Recipe : Food Network Kitchens.