Homemade Chai

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Homemade Chai

Ingredients:

3 slices peeled fresh ginger
3 (1 gram) packets SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
12 black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
2 cups water
2 Darjeeling tea bags
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk

Preparation:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add teabags, cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove spices and tea bags with a slotted spoon and discard.

Add milk and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil. Serve immediately. Add additional Splenda if desired. Serves 3.

Nutritional Info:
Exchanges per Serving: Free!
Carbs: 7 grams.
Calories: 40 calories.