Doc's Summer Thirst Quencher

Doctor Christopher Pierce of Portland, OR submits

For a fresh light spin on my cool weather chai recipe I modify my usual masala chai recipe to use Japanese Green Tea, and less spices.

Ingredients in order of addition & times:

5-minute boil

1 1/2 quarts - filtered water, bring to a rolling boil
2 TBSPs - anise seeds
1 - cinnamon stick
1/4 - vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise, scrapped out
small pinch - whole white peppercorns
small pinch - cloves
small pinch - green cardamon pods cut open

next
1-minute boil
10 - passes over a grater of nutmeg
1 - ginger slice

remove from heat
Add 2 TBSPs - Japanese Green Tea (Charaku suggests 'Matcha' powder)
sweeten to taste with honey

optional: milk or soy milk to taste

Let sit for 3-5 minutes. Sip & enjoy.

Note: Charaku hasn't tried this recipe yet but thinks that two tablespoons of 'Matcha' maybe too much. We suggest you start with two teaspons and add to suit your taste.