Maple-Flakes Chai Tea Mix

• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced very thinly
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
• 10 green cardamom pods
• 5 cloves
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup black tea leaves (Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe, etc.)
• 1/4 cup maple flakes

1. Pre-heat oven to 120° C (250° F).
2. Spread the ginger slices on a baking sheet and put in the oven for about an hour or until they have dried completely. Let cool.
3. In a mortar, roughly crush the cinnamon pieces, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Add your dried ginger, the tea, and maple flakes.

MAPLE-FLAKES CHAI TEA

1. Put 8 g (4 tsp) of your chai mix into an infusion ball or teapot.
2. Pour in 375 ml (1 1/2 cup) boiling water or maple water.
3. Infuse 5 – 7 minutes. Enjoy!

MAPLE-FLAKES CHAI TEA LATTÉ

1. Put 8 g (4 tsp) chai mix into an infusion ball or teapot.
2. Pour in 250 ml (1 cup) boiling water or maple water along with 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the hot milk of your choice.
3. Infuse 5 – 7 minutes. And enjoy!