Chai-Limeade

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 chai tea bags
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add the tea bags and let steep for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags and add the lime juice, honey, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
5. Pour the mixture into a pitcher and let cool.
6. Serve over ice.

Interesting Facts

• Chai tea is a popular beverage in India, where it is traditionally served with milk and sugar.
• The flavor of chai-limeade is similar to that of the popular Mexican drink horchata.
• The combination of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg is known as “chai masala” in India.