At the end of every year I try to empty as many jars of bulk goods as I can, so I can buy fresh items come January. It's just nice to see all those empty jars stacking up, and having to think creatively to get a meal on the table. We seemed to have a lot of leftover spices hanging around this year, and because I'm trying to go a little lighter on my caffeine intake this decaf Rooibos Chai Tea recipe was born. This recipe yields 2 cups of bulk tea, so many, many, pots of tea. And would make a great last minute holiday gift! 1 1/2 cups Rooibos Tea 3 Cinnamon Sticks, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons Cardamon Pods, chopped 1 tablespoon Star Anise pods, chopped 1 teaspoon Whole Peppercorns, roughly cracked Combine all ingredients, store in an airtight container. *I did end up adding the end of a jar of ground cinnamon to this recipe. Less than a 1/2 teaspoon. I doubt it makes any difference in the flavor, but having another empty jar felt so good! * Feel fr
