Spicy Vanilla Chai Milkshake Food

SPICY VANILLA CHAI MILKSHAKE

Steps:

• Pour milk into a small saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in ginger and cayenne. Add the tea bags and cinnamon stick, dunking to submerge. Heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and just below a simmer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick.
• Add ice cream to the pitcher of a blender and pour chai milk mixture over the top. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large glass and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Serve.

SPICED VANILLA CHAI

Steps:

• Crush the black pepper, ginger root, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves together.
• Pour 8 cups of water into a saucepan and add the crushed spices and tea bags (or loose tea), along with the seeds from the vanilla pod.
• Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for up 10 minutes.
• Strain the chai to remove the spices and prevent the tea becoming too strong. Serve in cups and sweeten with honey if desired.

CHOCOLATE CHAI MILKSHAKE

Steps:

• In a saucepot on medium-low heat, steep the milk with the nutmeg, cardamom, fennel seed, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and black peppercorns until the milk is fragrant, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to break the milk film or "skin" on the top. Strain and discard the solids. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
• In a blender add the ice cream, 1 cup strained milk and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Divide mixture evenly among 4 glasses and serve.

SPICY CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKES

Steps:

• Place the milkshake glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• In a 6-cup capacity blender, combine the chocolate ice cream, milk and cayenne pepper.
• Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until smooth.
• To serve, divide the milkshake mixture between the frosted glasses. Cut a slit into each of the strawberries and place on the rim of each glass.
• *Cook's Note: Start with 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper and increase by 1/4 teaspoon increments until the desired spiciness is reached.

VANILLA MILKSHAKE IV

Steps:

• In a blender, combine ice cream, milk and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.

SWEET & SPICY CHAI TEA

Steps:

• Stirring constantly, lightly toast the anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and allspice in a skillet over medium high heat. Take extra care not to burn the spices. You just want them to become fragrant.
• Let the spices cool slightly and coarsely grind in a spice mill.
• Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Reserve the seeds for another use (Oh! Like maybe some vanilla rice pudding!).
• Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices.
• Bring the water to a boil. Add the ground spices, orange zest, vanilla bean, and ginger. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid. While still warm, add the honey and stir well to dissolve.
• Suggested serving is 2 parts chai to 1 part milk, water, or your favorite milk alternative. Serve hot or cold. The chai liquid can be stored in the refrigerator and used at your leisure.
• Makes approximately 12 12-ounce servings of tea.

VANILLA MILKSHAKE I

Steps:

• In a blender, combine ice cream, milk and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.