Many kids are heading back to school, and that means Fall is fast approaching. You’ll soon begin to see pumpkins and gourds, the colors of turning leaves, and signs advertising hayrides. What’s the perfect accompaniment to a hayride during the slight chill of Autumn? Warm apple cider, of course! You won’t be able to resist this cider with added Masala chai. We guarantee it will become your favorite cool-weather pick-me-up. Even your kids will love it (and the name is pretty cool, too)!
Ingredients:
- Masala spice chai tea – loose leaf recipe or 1 tea bag (unbrewed)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Preparation:
Loose leaf:
- Bring apple cider to a near boil over low heat.
- Add tea leaves and spices, and allow it to brew over the heat for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep for 1 minute.
- Strain the tea and spices from the cider and pour into a mug.
- Add nectar and lemon and stir well.
Tea bag:
- Pour nectar and lemon juice into a mug.
- Heat the apple cider to a near boil.
- Pour hot cider into the mug, stir, then add the tea bag.
- Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes before removing the tea bag.
