Garden Chai
Thomas J. Story
In place of the dried spices that traditionally go into chai, we used scented geranium leaves and anise hyssop, which we grew in our test garden.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “Dishes Featuring Edible Flowers.”
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Put geranium leaves and anise hyssop flowers in a heatproof container. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them and steep 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Strain and divide liquid between 2 mugs. Pour 1/2 cup each tea and soy milk and 1 tbsp. sugar into each mug. Stir to combine.
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh nutmeg geranium leaves
3 fresh anise hyssop flowers
1 cup hot brewed black tea, such as English breakfast
1 cup plain soy milk, warmed
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Step 1
1
Put geranium leaves and anise hyssop flowers in a heatproof container. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them and steep 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Strain and divide liquid between 2 mugs. Pour 1/2 cup each tea and soy milk and 1 tbsp. sugar into each mug. Stir to combine.
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