Oh boy, the big day is coming up. Football, food, family… did I say food? Thanksgiving is wonderful to just hang out, that is until after dessert when we are all so full we feel like we want to burst. Luckily, there is a cure for the post Thanksgiving feast – Pu-erh.
Pu-erh has been used by the Chinese for years to help overeating discomfort, which is why I am sharing one of my favorite homemade Chai recipes that will help relax your belly and make you feel like a normal person again. To top it off, it is delicious enough to drink as a 2nd dessert! However, if you would like to spend your time with family and loved ones, try our Pu-erh Chai.
What you need
- 2 scoops of Pu-erh (or 1 toucha cake)
- 5 cardamom pods
- 15 peppercorns
- one stick cinnamon
- 5 cloves
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2% milk
- sugar (optional)
What to do
1) Pulse the spices in a spice grinder. Don’t go overboard and make a spice dust.
2) Add the spices and tea to 2 cups boiling water
3) Boil for 5 minutes
4) Add milk and bring back to a simmer (do not let boil)
5) Turn off the heat and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes
6) Strain and add a teaspoon of sugar and serve!
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About Marcus Stout
Owner of Golden Moon Tea. Amateur chef, wannabe world traveler and an obsessive compulsive tea drinker. Half Chinese, Half Irish which gives me a unique perspective on tea, culture and turning red when drinking alcohol.
