CHAI ARROZ CON LECHE

1. In large pot add 2 cups water.
2. To a mortar and pestle add all the whole spices, fresh ginger and mash, then add the mashed mixture to the water along with the peel of an orange, a pinch of salt and bring to a boil... takes about 5-6 mins. Add in 2 oat cups milk and bring to a boil again. Should take 5-6 minutes.
3. Turn off heat and open up the two tea bags and pour the tea in, mix. Turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the the chai into another Bowl but reserve the the chai mixture (tea, spices & orange peel).
5. Reserve 1 cup of the chai and pour the rest back into the pot.
6. Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under water for 30 seconds.
7. Add rice to the chai and bring to a simmer (will take about 1 min) then cover, lower heat to lowest possible and cook for 17-20 mins or until rice is cooked.
8. To a pot add 1 cup oat milk and add in the reserved chai mixture (tea, spices & orange peel). Bring to a boil, should take 5 minutes then strain the mixture, return the milk to the pot and add condensed milk, the 1 cup of reserved chai and mix. Bring to a simmer then once the rice is cooked add the mixture in. Mix and simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Enjoy hot or cold! Store in Tupperware and keep in fridge for up to 5-6 days!