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Horchata

Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword agua fresca, cinnamon, horchata, rice, Vanilla Island
Servings 4
Author Alan & Marlys Arnold - Adventures with Tea

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Uncooked rice
  • 3 cups Vanilla Island brewed tea
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 3 cups Cold water

Instructions

  1. Brew Vanilla Island tea slightly stronger than directed and let cool to room temperature. Pour uncooked rice into cooled tea, cover and soak in fridge overnight.

  2. The next day, pour rice mixture into a saucepan and warm on medium heat for about 5 minutes to soften the rice.

  3. Add cinnamon to rice mixture and puree in blender. Strain with a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

  4. Stir in sugar and cold water, then mix well. Chill before serving or pour over ice. Serves 4-6.