Authentic Masala Chai

A strong, milky spiced tea brewed with fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. Traditional street-style chai is boiled together with milk, sugar, and spices, not steeped separately.

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2 pplServings
IndianCuisine
Authentic Masala Chai

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tsp Black Tea Leaves
  • 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger
  • 3 pods Green Cardamom Pods
  • 1 small stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 whole Cloves

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Tags

BeverageIndianVegetarianTeaHotComfortSpiced

Instructions

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Bring water, crushed fresh_ginger, crushed green_cardamom_pods, cinnamon_stick, and cloves to a boil in a saucepan. for 2-3 mins to infuse spices.

Add black_tea_leaves and for 1 minute.

Pour in whole_milk and add granulated_sugar.

Bring to a boil again. Watch carefully so it doesn't boil over.

heat and for another 2-3 minutes until the color turns creamy dark brown.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve into cups. Serve immediately.