Indian Masala Chai (Spiced Milk Tea)
A warm cup of authentic Indian Masala Chai, prepared with aromatic spices and ginger, to refresh and brighten your morning!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1+1/3 cup Water
- 2/3 cup Milk (Whole milk or 2%, add or reduce to taste)
- 1 inch Ginger (freshly grated (about 3oz))
- 3 tsp Tea leaves
- 2 tsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 2 clove (Laung)
- 1/2 inch Cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 8 Black Peppercorns
Instructions
- 1
Heat water in a pot on medium-high heat.
- 2
While water is heating, crush spices using a mortar and pestle or a coffee/spice grinder. Add the crushed spices to the water. (The spices can be replaced with 1/2 tsp of prepared Chai Masala)
- 3
Grate the ginger directly into the pot of water. Reduce heat to medium and bring the water to a boil.
- 4
Add the tea leaves and let it boil for a minute. You can also add sugar at this time or add it in the cup when serving.
- 5
Add milk and stir it in.
- 6
Bring the tea to a boil. The tea can overflow easily, so keep a close eye.
- 7
Once the tea comes to a boil. Turn off the gas and cover with a lid for one minute.
- 8
Strain the tea in a cup and enjoy!