When I'm ready to make the milk, I discard the soaking water and rinse the almonds really really well before adding them to the blender. (nutritionrefined.com)
If you are soaking the nuts: Rinse the almonds well in a strainer and then place in a bowl or jar with water well above the nuts - to allow room for growth. (sprinklewithlove.com)
The next day, strain the almonds from the masala chai tea (you can discard this tea) and rinse the almonds in cold water (note that the almonds have soaked in the masala chai flavors). (teaspoonsandpetals.com)