Milk Chocolate Chai
3 tablespoons chai tea 1 cup water 1 cups whole milk 2 ounces milk chocolate, gratedPut the tea in a small heat-proof bowl. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan and pour it over the tea; steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain the tea through a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pushing down on the leaves with the back of a spoon. Pour the tea into a 1-quart clear vessel.Bring the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the hot milk to the tea and then add the grated chocolate. Blend with an immersion blender until the chocolate has melted and the drink is smooth.Pour into cups, leaving any sediment at the bottom of the vessel.Serves two.?Chocolate Obsession? by Michael Recchuiti and Fran Gage(2005 Stewart, Tabori and Chang, $35)