Iced Chai Tea

My Mom has always been a big Tea lover. I remember her drinking a cup of Tea in the morning and one before bed. Like a ritual.

As an adult, I learned to love Tea, just like her. 

When I was little, all I wanted was to drink Coffee with breakfast just like my grandpa. 

My Grandmother used to prepare him a big cup of hot and milky Coffee with breakfast every morning. My brother and I used to beg her for the same treatment. Just to make up stop, she would fill half a coffee cup with warm milk, then add a few drops of Coffee and a sprinkle of sugar. 

We were convinced that was exactly what my Grandpa was drinking. We were happy.

Now I drink less Coffee, and more Tea. 

Chai Tea is second on my list. My absolute favorite is Earl Grey or English Breakfast. I drink it every single day as soon as I wake up. With a small pour of milk and a sprinkle of sugar, it's more of a therapy than a drink.

With the temperatures rising, hot Tea is transformed into Iced Tea during hot afternoons. Iced Chai Tea, that is. 

This is my version. Enough for two tall glasses.

Ingredients

2 Earl Grey Tea Bags

2 Chai Tea Bags

1 Clove

2 cups of Water

3/4 cups of Milk

Sugar to taste

Procedure

-In a sauce pan, add the water, clove and tea bags. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium and let it cook for 1-2 minutes.

-Remove the clove and tea bags. Add sugar to taste. Let the tea cool a bit. Transfer to a glass and let it chill completely, in the fridge.

-Once chilled, add the milk and mix well.

-Serve in a tall glass with a few ice cubes and a sprinkle of good cinnamon.

Enjoy!

-Yadi I.