Masala Chai
Craving the comfort of a warm cup with a medley of spices? Our Masala Chai is the aromatic journey you need. Infused with traditional spices and black tea, this beverage is perfect for both relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tsp Tea Leaves
- 500 ml Water
- 250 ml Milk
- 4-5 Green Cardamom (Lightly crushed)
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 4-5 Cloves
- 1 inch Ginger (gG)
- 2-3 tsp Sugar (Adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
In a small pot, bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and grated ginger to the boiling water.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the spices simmer in the water for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the black tea leaves and let them steep in the spiced water for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the milk and add sugar. Stir well.
- 6
Let the chai come to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- 7
Taste the chai and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
- 8
Once the chai reaches your desired flavour, strain it into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic and flavourful masala chai.