Chai Tea Recipe

Name: Chai Tea
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags); 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 whole cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon); 1 thin slice fresh ginger (about 1/4 inch thick); 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice); 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)

Indian · Beverage · 12 min total

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A fragrant, spiced Indian tea made by simmering black tea with milk and aromatic spices. This authentic recipe creates a creamy, warming cup perfect for any time of day.

2
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)
2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2 whole cloves
1 small cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 thin slice fresh ginger (about 1/4 inch thick)
1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine water, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
Add the black tea, stir, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the tea is strong and aromatic.
Stir in the milk and sugar, and bring to a gentle boil. Let it boil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overflow.
Remove from heat. Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into cups or a teapot. Serve hot.

Tips

For a frothier chai, pour the strained tea back and forth between two cups from a height.
Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste; add a pinch of black pepper for extra heat.
Store leftover chai in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.

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