Indian•comfort
Kadak Chai
Brew yourself a comforting cup of Kadak Chai to soothe your soul. This spiced Indian tea doesn't just tickle your taste buds; it wraps you in warmth and nostalgia.
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 ml Water
- 10 g Tea Leaves (Black)
- 10 g GInger (Fresh, thinly sliced)
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom Pods (Green)
- 2 Black Peppercorns
- 1 Cinnamon Stick (About 5 cm)
- 10 ml Milk
- 10 g Sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, add water, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and the cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil.
- 2
Once boiling, add the loose black tea leaves and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the milk to the simmering tea. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- 4
Now, add the sugar according to your taste preferences. Stir well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the sugar to your liking.
- 5
Turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups or mugs.
- 6
Serve your "Kadak Chai" hot and enjoy!