DIY Xmas Gifts; Chai Tea Mix

One thing I usually crave when it's cold or rainy outside is Chai latte! 

My friend and I where all about the chai lattes last summer. I tried different brands and different chai lattes (I have discovered my fav now), but why not make your own mix?!

The awesome thing about making it yourself is that you can make it as peppery or as cinnamony as you like! (I prefer more star anise and cinnamon then pepper and ginger) 

What you need;
-Cinnamon sticks
-Star anise
-Cloves
-Cardamom  
Optional;
-Dried ginger
-Peppercorn

1. Crush the cardamom, star anise and cloves 
2. With a meat hammer, smash the cinna-sticks
Note; Do not over crush, it's nice to see the shape of the spices

3. Mix it all together in a mason jar

When gifting, give paper tea bags (find them at a special tea store or a bamboo basket, find this in china town or asian store)

Et Voila! Your DIY Chai mix! 

Serve with with boiling water or cook a spoon full of spices with milk for a Chai Latte! 

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Breakfast; Chai Porridge

Breakfast at Fayme's ;)

On today's menu; Chai Porridge

What you need;

Bag of favorite chai tea

Rolled oats

Milk

Optional as toppings;

Cinnamon sugar

Cinnamon stick

Almond slivers 

Dried cranberries

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1. Steep the tea in boiling pot of milk
2. Add rolled oats till it is thickened up
3. Top with favorite topping

No Flower center piece? No problem! ;)

Pick some fresh herbs from your garden, preferably the ones that are blossoming and present in a tine vase or empty glass herb bottle

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