| Simple Homemade Chai Latte |
Experience the comfort of a homemade chai latte with a blend of b... |
drinks, Indian, cozy drinks |
{"title":"Simple Homemade Chai Latte","description":"Experience the comfort of a homemade chai latte with a blend of black tea, warming spices, and creamy milk. Perfect for a cozy day.","full_ingredient_list":["3 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)","2 black tea bags","1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","\u00bd teaspoon ground ginger","\u00bc teaspoon ground cloves","\u215b teaspoon ground cardamom","\u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract","2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey"],"components":[{"name":"Chai Latte Base","ingredients":[{"name":"milk","quantity":"3 cups","preparation_notes":"Use dairy or non-dairy milk","substitutions":["oat milk","cashew milk"]},{"name":"black tea bags","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"Labels removed","substitutions":["loose-leaf black tea"]},{"name":"ground cinnamon","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["ground nutmeg"]},{"name":"ground ginger","quantity":"\u00bd teaspoon","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["fresh ginger"]},{"name":"ground cloves","quantity":"\u00bc teaspoon","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["allspice"]},{"name":"ground cardamom","quantity":"\u215b teaspoon","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["allspice"]},{"name":"vanilla extract","quantity":"\u00bd teaspoon","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["vanilla bean"]},{"name":"maple syrup or honey","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":null,"substitutions":["agave","coconut sugar"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["small saucepan","whisk","slotted spoon"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.","tips":"Snip any labels off the tea bags so they can fully immerse."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Turn the heat back to medium and add the spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom), vanilla, and maple syrup. Whisk everything together until the chai tea is hot.","tips":"Ensure the mixture is well-combined for consistent flavor."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Pour the chai tea into mugs and, if desired, top with extra milk foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon.","tips":"To create milk foam, use an electric frother or whisk vigorously."}]}],"prep_time":"5 minutes","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"15 minutes","servings":"2 servings","tags":["drinks","Indian","cozy drinks"],"notes":"Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spice level to your liking. This recipe is easily adaptable with different types of black tea or sweeteners."} |
| Easy Homemade Bubble Tea (Boba Milk Tea) |
Create your own refreshing bubble tea at home with this easy reci... |
Easy Recipes, Drinks |
{"title":"Easy Homemade Bubble Tea (Boba Milk Tea)","description":"Create your own refreshing bubble tea at home with this easy recipe, featuring chewy boba pearls and rich, sweet milk tea.","prep_time":"30 minutes","cook_time":"25 minutes","total_time":"8 hours 55 minutes","servings":"4 servings","tags":["Easy Recipes","Drinks"],"notes":"Bubble tea can be customized with different tea bases or sweeteners. Adjust the sweetness and bubble chewing by cooking boba pearls less or more.","full_ingredient_list":["720 mL water (3 cups)","24 g black tea (5 tbsp large loose tea or 12 tea bags)","1 cup easy cook boba pearls","150 g brown sugar (\u00be cup)","60 mL water (\u00bc cup)","960 mL whole milk (4 cups)","Ice (optional)"],"components":[{"name":"Hot brewed tea","ingredients":[{"name":"water","quantity":"720 mL","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"black tea","quantity":"24 g","preparation_notes":"5 tbsp large loose tea or 12 tea bags","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["saucepan","lid"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Place 720 mL of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil, then turn off or lower the heat.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add the black tea leaves or tea bags and let them steep for 10-15 minutes. Stir to ensure proper infusion.","tips":"The tea should be very strong with a prominent tannin flavor."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Strain the tea leaves, applying gentle pressure to extract liquid without squeezing too much.","tips":"You should yield about 2 - 2\u00bc cups of strong tea."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Refrigerate the tea to cool down. It may become cloudy as it cools due to high tannins.","tips":""}]},{"name":"Cold brewed tea","ingredients":[{"name":"room temperature water","quantity":"720 mL","preparation_notes":"preferably filtered","substitutions":[]},{"name":"black tea","quantity":"36 g","preparation_notes":"7 tbsp large loose tea or 18 tea bags","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["French press"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Place the black tea leaves in a French press.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Pour room temperature water over the tea leaves and stir.","tips":"Ensure leaves are fully saturated."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Press the plunger until leaves are just below the surface of the water and steep for 12 hours.","tips":"Keep at room temperature."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Strain and cool the tea in the fridge.","tips":""}]},{"name":"Boba pearls","ingredients":[{"name":"easy cook boba pearls","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Or 1 \u00bc cups for generous servings","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["large pot"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Cook boba pearls following package instructions. Usually under 5 minutes.","tips":"Homemade boba pearls can be used if preferred."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Remove cooked pearls and keep in some cooking water to prevent sticking.","tips":""}]},{"name":"Sugar syrup","ingredients":[{"name":"brown sugar","quantity":"150 g","preparation_notes":"\u00be cup","substitutions":["white sugar"]},{"name":"water","quantity":"60 mL","preparation_notes":"\u00bc cup","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["saucepan"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat on medium to dissolve the sugar.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Allow syrup to boil for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Using a slotted spoon, transfer warm boba pearls to syrup and stir to avoid clumping.","tips":"Simmer further if needed for desired syrup consistency."}]},{"name":"Serving","ingredients":[{"name":"whole milk","quantity":"960 mL","preparation_notes":"4 cups, or plant-based milk","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Ice","quantity":"as needed","preparation_notes":"Optional","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["glasses (11-12 oz)"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Add \u00bc cup of tapioca pearls with syrup to each glass.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Pour \u00bd cup of brewed tea into each glass, add ice if desired.","tips":"Ensure both tea and milk are chilled."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add 1 cup of milk to each glass and stir. Adjust sweetness with more syrup if needed.","tips":"Serve immediately with a boba straw."}]}]} |
