Indian Masala Chai Recipe

Name: Indian Masala Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags); 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%); 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 black peppercorns

Indian · Beverage · 15 min total

Indian Masala Chai recipe videos

A fragrant, spiced Indian tea made by simmering black tea with milk and a blend of aromatic spices. This recipe yields a comforting, authentic cup of chai.

5
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

80
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)
1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2 cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
2 black peppercorns

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine water, ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
Add the tea leaves (or tea bags) and simmer for 2 more minutes.
Pour in the milk and sugar, stir, and bring to a gentle boil. Let it boil for 1-2 minutes until the chai is frothy and well-blended.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into cups. Serve hot.

Tips

Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your taste.
For a stronger tea, simmer the tea leaves for an extra minute before adding milk.
Chai can be refrigerated and reheated, but is best enjoyed fresh.

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