Please ignore the muffled sobs coming from this little corner of the blogosphere. It's just me, quietly (ok, not so quietly) mourning the loss of my FAVORITE DRINK IN THE WHOLE WORLD, Starbucks' mocha frappuccino. The company has decided to discontinue the beloved old formula -- which is a whole 'nother matter -- but rather than continue to weep and wail over this sad day in American history, I have begun my quest for alternate wonderful beverages.
And this one's a fine start.
It contains plenty of sugar, making it a drink you'll want to consume in moderation. I'm choosing to call it dessert -- then I can calmly sit and sip my drink in peace.
CHAI (Indian Milk Tea)
3 c. cold water
2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 1/2 T. loose tea
3/8 c. sugar
1 c. milk
In medium saucepan, combine water and cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil, then cover and boil for ten minutes. Add the tea. Return to boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, for three minutes. Stir in sugar and milk until sugar dissolves. Cover and simmer for four more minutes. Strain before drinking. Serves 3. (You can keep this in the fridge and reheat in the microwave later.)
Do you have a great beverage recipe you'd be willing to share? Perhaps one that contains sugar, caffeine, and chocolate, she asks with a wee bit of hope in her voice?
I don't drink those (Can't have dairy or caffeine), but I am surprised - I thought mocha frappuccino was one of their classic items.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty boring in the hot drink department -- just decaf instant coffee with Coffeemate. :-)
they're really doing away with it? That's crazy! Wow. Now I'm depressed.
ReplyDeletethat chai looks delicious though!
Barbara H. and Joanne, they still offer mocha frappuccinos on their menu, but they have changed the formula, so it really is a completely different drink now. It's kind of like the difference between Coke and Tab. The regular SB customers are pretty unhappy about it. Sniff.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies.
ReplyDeleteTruly.
This coming from the woman who still mourns Sonic's old onion ring recipe.
We can mourn together, Carpool Queen.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss of the fave drink :( I am glad to see this recipe though. I love chai! Looks simpler than I imagined it would be to make from scratch. Awesome. Thanks, and enjoy your weekend! -Tammy
ReplyDeleteI'm more of a coffee person but my oldest daughter would really love this recipe. I'll share it with her.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. That sounds good! I would just not put the sugar;)
ReplyDeleteMe and Mine in a Small Town
i get really sad when restaurant discontinue my faves too. looks like you found a good sub though!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a shame about the frapp! I'll have to console myself with this chai. :)
ReplyDeleteI hate that when they discontinue my favorite things. But it is a good excuse to find a new favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh I did not realize that Chai has cinnamon...and sorry about your favorite drink :-(
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate when that happens. You get used to something and then the company wisks it away!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in at my blog, and for your lovely comments. I will have to take a look at your books soon; it seems filled with wonderful tips on Homemaking.
God Bless!
You know that saying when the door closes a window opens. A new favorite lurks somewhere, it's your duty to seek it out!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile enjoy the Chai, it looks delicious.
Mimi
Watch out! Chai is highly addictive!
ReplyDeleteI only like certain brands. I have made my own too. Pretty good since you can control the seasonings. I am not particularly fond of the ones that have a lot of pepper in them.
I don't get why they're getting rid of it. Your chai recipe sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteYou are better off anyway. Tea is healthier, and homemade is always better and cheaper.
ReplyDeleteChai is delicious and also one of my favorites. I add pepper to mine. Very tasty.
That sounds great!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, this sounds so good. My favorite drink is to add "chocolet Chai rice milk" to tea or decaf coffee. Not a lot of sugar in it that way that I cannot have.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment and I hope your kitchen turns out good.
Sharon
Lori and Joy, I didn't know Chai sometimes came with pepper in it. I'm not generally a pepper fan, but then again, I have made some breads with a fair amount of pepper in them and they were yummy. So maybe I'd be surprised and like it.
ReplyDeleteSharon, thanks for the chocolate chai rice milk tip. I will have to look for that at the grocery store :) Sounds delicious.