Coconut Mint Chai
Ingredients for 4 people
- 500 ml water
- 1 tbsp whole cardamom
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 handful of dried mint leaves or 2 bags of peppermint tea
- 500 ml coconut drink (not coconut milk)
- 3 slices of fresh ginger
- 5 cloves
- Maple syrup or date syrup to sweeten
Preparation
Bring the water and spices to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Cover and leave to infuse for half an hour. Now add the mint leaves or tea bags and the milk, and bring to the boil again. Leave to infuse for a few minutes, strain through a sieve, sweeten with maple syrup or date syrup, and enjoy whilst still lukewarm.
Tipp
Mint chai is a delicious, refreshing drink, especially on hot days. You can, of course, also make it with cow’s milk or any plant-based drink.