Cider chai

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YUMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! Okay, I take that as a challenge

to come up with something GOOD. Hmm. . . .

 

Here are a couple of things (I'll put the second one in another post)

that are

almost certain to be at our after-ritual potluck at Samhain (Oct. 31).

Apples ar

e a sacred symbol in our faith, and apple dishes are traditional at

Samhain as

an offering to the Gods, so the following will be in the punchbowl and

possibly

also in the chalice. We're an alcohol-free circle, but if you want to

add brandy,

I won't tell anybody.

 

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Title: CIDER CHAI

Keywords: beverages, fruit, hollidays

 

2 qt. unpasteurized (i.e.whole) apple cider

2 cups strong tea, best you can afford

1 tsp. whole cloves

1 tsp. whole allspice

half a nutmeg (un-grated)

1 tsp. cardamom seeds, lightly cracked if desired

but nor powdered

two 3-inch cinnamon sticks (don't use powder!)

1/2 to 1 tsp. black pepper, preferably whole

One to five split, seeded hot red chiles [OPTIONAL]

1/2 c. lightly packed brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

A few grains of salt

 

Raisins

orange sections

skewers or sassafras twigs

 

Bring all but the tea, raisins and orange segments to a boil in a large

kettle.

Reduce heat and simmer 30 to 60 minutes. Remove spices if desired, and

add

the tea. Serve hot in mugs. Thread raisins and orange sections on

skewers

(or sassafras twigs split lengthwise) and use as stirrers.

Source: recipe by Rain.

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