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Masala Chai Concentrate

Ingredients

  • oz / 70g fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup / 20g cloves
  • ¼ cup / 20g green cardamom pods
  • 2 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp. fennel seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped licorice root
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 star anise
  • 4 quarts / liters filtered or spring water

Directions

  • Place all ingredients together in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer with the lid off until the water level is reduced by a few inches (expect this to take 1 ½ – 2 hours)
  • Strain the pot contents through a sieve into a measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
  • Pour strained liquid into ice cube trays to freeze, or into sterilized jars/bottles for refrigeration (concentrate will last for 2 weeks in the fridge)

Notes

Makes a lot!
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