# Ingredient List:
→ Chai Concentrate
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 black tea bags
03 - 1 cinnamon stick
04 - 4 whole cloves
05 - 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
06 - 4 black peppercorns
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
→ Cold Foam
09 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
10 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
12 - Ice cubes
13 - Ground cinnamon for dusting, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and sliced ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
02 - Remove from heat, discard tea bags, and let spices steep for an additional 5 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and stir in honey or maple syrup while warm. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
03 - Whip the cold heavy cream with sugar or honey and vanilla extract using a whisk or milk frother until thick and foamy but not stiff.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled chai concentrate over ice, filling glasses about two-thirds full.
05 - Spoon cold foam generously over chai and optionally dust with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
