The big leap took place today – no caffeine, no pain meds. It went by without incident. I can’t wait to have a cup of coffee.
I decided to treat myself this morning by making chai, which I hadn’t done in ages. This recipe (below) was given to me by our friend Janniken, who learned it while studying in China.
Soundtrack for the walk to & from work: The Flaming Lips – The Soft Bulletin.
CHAI
I don’t measure, but this is approximately what you’ll need:
6 black tea bags (decaf!)
3 c water
6 – 10 cardamom pods
6 – 10 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
a sprinkling of dried orange peel (optional)
¼ c sugar
2 c milk
Steep tea bags in water (duh) with the spices for at least 30 minutes. Add milk and sugar, steep for another 15 – 20 minutes. Pour through a small strainer and enjoy.
