Merry Christmas, everyone!

Hope you and your families have had a wonderful time celebrating this season and are enjoying the post boxing day afterglow cuddling by the fire reading our blog. :)

I've been making this tea for clients and guests (and Mary) for the past couple years and I've had tons of people asking for the recipe - so, here it is.  Guys, this could be your ticket out of the doghouse someday so pay attention!

Sam's Secret Chai Tea Recipe:

I use a blend of 2 Chai mixes.  Both easily obtained from the "President" himself.  The first one is Memories of India Masala Chai Loose Leaf Tea.  It has a strong and spicy flavour and if used by itself can be overpowering.  To lessen the blow, I mix it with regular President's Choice Chai Tea bags - this tea has more black tea flavour and less spice.  Together, they are divine.

Using a 4 cup tea pot (I use a Bodum because it strains the tea as well), add 1 tablespoon the Masala Chai and 2 bags of the regular PC Chai.

Add 4 cups of boiling water and let steep for about 15 minutes or longer for a stronger flavour.

Now for the magic: add 2 MASSIVE heaping tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.  I use Rooster Brand because it's sweeter, but any will do.

Stir, plunge and serve.

And there you have it.  A deliciously extraordinary drink to help pass those cold winter evenings with.

If any of you have your own recipes or variations, please share by adding a comment below!

Enjoy!

Lots of Love,
Sam (& Mary)