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Ginger iced tea for something a little different

A strong iced tea, made with fresh ginger. If you’re looking for a change from the usual lemon iced tea, then you should give this bold ginger iced tea a try.

• 5 tbs loose black tea
• 5 cups water
• 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger

Peel and mince the ginger. Crush the ginger pieces to release the juice. Heat water to almost boiling, and steep the tea with ginger. Let steep for 9 to 10 minutes, on low heat. Strain out tea leaves and ginger. Add sugar to sweeten, if desired. Let cool and serve chilled over ice.

This is a peppy tea to give you some energy. It's nice and tart.

A tangy blend of ginger and cranberries. This tart tea recipe will make your taste buds jump for joy, and wake you up in the morning.

• 2 tbs loose black tea
• 2 cups hot water
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup whole cranberries
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice

Steep tea, ginger slices and whole cranberries in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and add cranberry juice. Heat through and serve warm. This recipe makes 2 cups of tea.

Green tea does work very well as chai, though you could always use black tea if you prefer

A recipe for chai tea, with extra milk. Not all chai recipes call for black tea. Using green tea will change the flavour entirely, making it fresh and bright.

• 4 tbs loose green tea
• 6 whole cloves
• 1/2 ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups water

Boil water, then simmer with cinnamon, ginger and cloves for about 10 minutes. Add tea and steep for another 5 minutes. Add milk and heat until near boiling. Strain out the spices and tea leaves. Serve chai with a bit of honey.

Serves 4.

Condensed milk makes this a very rich version of chai

A traditional spiced tea (or chai) recipe. It’s rich and creamy, and spiced just right. Add as much honey as you like for some extra sweetness.

• 4 cups water
• 8 tbs loose black tea
• 8 whole cloves
• 1/2 pint condensed milk
• 1/4 tsp cardamom, ground
• 1/2 tsp ginger, ground

Heat water to almost boiling, and steep tea leaves for 5 minutes. Strain out tea and add remaining spices. Simmer for 7 or 8 minutes. Strain again. Add condensed milk and sweeten with honey.

Serves 8

Wrap your hands around a hot cup of chai today

Chai can be so warming so be generous with the spices. This recipe only has a few.

• 2 cups water
• 4 tsp loose black tea
• 1 piece of dry ginger
• 3 cardamom pods
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick

Bring water to a boil, then add tea and spices. Boil for another 30 seconds or so, then remove from heat. Let steep for a minute or two. Strain out tea and spices and serve. Serves 4.

Take your time and savor this spicy chai recipe

Yes, this recipe takes a large number of spices. You don’t want a skimpy cup of chai, do you?

• 5 cups water
• 10 1-inch pieces of ginger
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp cardamom pods
• 2 tsp whole peppercorns
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp licorice root
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 3 tbs honey

Combine all spices and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let steep for another 20 minutes. Strain out the spices and stir in honey.

Don't be afraid of the peppercorns, they give this chai its unique taste.

Whole peppercorns give this tea recipe some kick. Actually, the cloves and minced ginger add their own extra kick as well. It’s generally a strong tea recipe.

• 1 quart water
• 1/2 pint milk
• 1 tsp loose black tea
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 inch chunk of ginger
• 2 whole cloves
• 5 whole peppercorns

Peel ginger root, and mince finely. Break up cinnamon sticks into small pieces. Combine all spices in water and bring to a boil. Add milk, and keep heating until almost back to a boil. Stir in tea leaves. Let simmer for 1 or 2 minutes. Strain and serve hot.