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    Home » This and That » Poor Man’s Fire Chai: Cheaper than Starbucks.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Jan 21, 2009 · About 1 minute to read this article. 2 Comments

    Poor Man’s Fire Chai: Cheaper than Starbucks.

    Don’t get me wrong, I love my Starbuck Soy Chai. But, on a thirsty, chilly day, you can end up spending ten bucks a day on special coffeehouse, frothed up, cutesy named chai lattes.

    Poor Man’s Fire Chai. It’s hot! And, you can drink it in your PJ’s and slippers since you don’t need to leave the house. Yes! Here is an awesome recipe for my unique chai that will knock your slippers off!

    …and save you some money. Get more heat for your buck with my simple recipe for Poor Man’s Fire Chai.

    I call it my “Poor Man’s” Fire Chai because all you need is:

    a mug, soymilk, sweetener, spices, water and a basic tea bag.

    The secret ingredient is the cayenne. It adds a spicy kick that blows any Starbucks chai blend out of the water.

    Complete recipe follows…


    Poor Man’s Fire Chai
    Ingredients:
    black or chai tea bag
    water
    soy milk
    sweetener (I like agave syrup)*
    cayenne powder
    cinnamon powder

    To Make:
    Fill mug: 2/3 milk, 1/3 water.
    Heat liquid until hot.
    Add tea,
    2 sprinkles cayenne,
    2 sprinkles cinnamon.
    Add 2 spoonfuls agave.
    Stir well. Enjoy.

    Tip: More cayenne, more fire!

    *Non-vegans may use honey.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. Jenn says

      March 20, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      This sounds easy and super-quick! I love making chai, and it&#39s not hard at all:boil equal parts water and vanilla soymilk, then lower to simmer and add smashed cardamon, cinnamon, black pepper, and fresh ginger. Simmer on very low for 10 mins, add black tea and steep for 5-10 mins more. Strain through a very fine strainer and sweeten with agave. I always make double, and put the leftovers into the fridge… it&#39s great iced, too!-Jenn

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    2. Jenn says

      October 01, 2009 at 3:24 pm

      This sounds easy and super-quick! I love making chai, and it's not hard at all:

      boil equal parts water and vanilla soymilk, then lower to simmer and add smashed cardamon, cinnamon, black pepper, and fresh ginger. Simmer on very low for 10 mins, add black tea and steep for 5-10 mins more. Strain through a very fine strainer and sweeten with agave.

      I always make double, and put the leftovers into the fridge… it's great iced, too!

      -Jenn
      http://tinychoices.com

      Reply

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