Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Chai Tea Punch


I love Chai Tea on a cold day. We have a Tassimo which I use to make Chai Tea Latte's.

I found this awesome recipie on BetterHomeGarden. I choose to add some Bailey's but do as you wish ;)

Makes: 10 servings
Serving size: 6 ounce
Prep: 10 mins Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs

Ingredients:
  • 1 32 ouncecontainerchai tea concentrate (black tea)
  • 1/2 cupsugar
  • 8 inchesstick cinnamon
  • 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 medium lime or lemon, sliced
  • 1 medium orange, sliced
  • 1 32 ouncebottleclub soda, chilled
  •  Ice cubes
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional)
  • Sliced orange, lime, and key limes (optional)
  • Whole basil leaves (optional)
Directions
1. Pour chai tea concentrate into a large container or pitcher. Stir in sugar. Add 8 inches stick cinnamon, torn basil, sliced lime, and sliced orange. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
2. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Just before serving, slowly add club soda to chai mixture. Serve over ice cubes. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, citrus slices, and whole basil leaves. Makes 10 (6-ounce) servings.
Nutrition Facts (Chai Punch)
  • Servings Per Recipe 10,
  • Calories 100,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 25,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 24,
  • Sodium (mg) 26,
  • Potassium (mg) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet