Spiced Chai Frappuccino ~ Day 138

Creamy and lightly spiced chai frappuccino with a hint of palm sugar.  A quick and easy drink to make for hot summer days.   

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

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Ingredients:

• Black tea bags - 4
• Water - 1 cup
• Cane sugar - 2 tbsp
• Palm sugar / Panam kalkandu - 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Cloves - 3
• Green Cardamom - 2
• Fresh ginger - 1-inch piece
• Milk (2% or 1%) - 3/4 cup 
• Ice cubes - 1/2 cup

Method:

1. In a saucepan, place the tea bags along with 1 cup of water, sugar and palm sugar.  Slightly pound the spices and add it to the water.
2. Brew the tea for 5 minutes.  Strain and cool briefly and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to use.  
3. To make frappuccino:  Place 1/4 cup brewed tea, milk, and ice cubes in a blender.  Process until smooth.
4. Pour immediately into glasses and serve.