Creamy Dirty Chai

I’ve had an obsession lately with getting coffee when I’m out. This is not normal for me. I could go a year, easily, without having coffee. Not lately, though. I have been particularly obsessed with dirty chai lattes.

I know, its cheating. Sugar and cream are so not Paleo. I also know it’s crazy over-priced to buy anything at a coffee shop. So I got on the ball and made it at home, without cheating. The results were good but not nearly strong enough for me. Part of the problem may have been my coffee beans, I was being careful to keep them coarse ground and not all the beans got ground up much at all. This is probably because it was my first time using my coffee grinder. It was also my first time using my French press coffee maker.  What I would really like is to get a special pot that can make espresso at home. Maybe someday.

I got this recipe from A Girl Worth Saving. I altered things a little for my taste.

Creamy Dirty Chai

3 TBS of whole coffee beans, ground

4 cloves

½ tsp peppercorn

1 stick of cinnamon

2 cardamom pods, slightly crushed

1 piece of ginger – ½” wide x 1 ” tall after peeling, dice

3 cups of boiling water

½ cup coconut milk

1-2 TBS agave syrup

1.       Add coffee, cloves, peppercorn, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in a French press coffee maker, pour water over and allow to steep for 5 minutes.

2.       While that is steeping pour coconut milk in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in agave syrup.

3.       When coffee is finished pour desired amount of sweetened coconut milk and coffee in a cup.

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