Recipes Drinks Tea Chai Tea Rooibus Chai Be the first to rate & review! Rooibus chai leaves, which are grown in South Africa, resemble tea leaves but come from a different plant and don't have any tannins. They have recently made an appearance on store shelves here. You can substitute black tea in this recipe; add it during the last 5 minutes of simmering. More Brunch Recipes By Suki Hertz Updated on November 18, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Antonis Achilleos Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 4 cups water 2/3 cup whole milk 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon whole cloves 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger, lightly smashed 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons loose rooibus tea Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes. Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot. Notes One Serving Calories 49 kcal, Total Fat 1.3 gm, Saturated Fat .8 gm. Rate it Print