Masala Chai
Traditional Indian Tea
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About this Recipe
By: Marija
This soul-warming elixir is not just a beverage; it’s a ritual, a moment of pause in the chaos of the day.
With each sip, you’re enveloped in the warmth of tradition, transported to a world where time slows down, and the simple pleasures of life are savored.
So, cozy up with a steaming cup of our Traditional Indian Chai, and let its comforting embrace nourish your body and soul.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 6 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 piece of ginger, chopped and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Pinch of cloves powder
- 4 teaspoons Assam black tea
- 1 cup milk
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, chopped and smashed ginger, cardamom powder, and cloves powder.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the Indian black tea powder and stir well.
Step 3
Pour in the milk and let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let it boil over.
Step 4
After 3-4 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the chai using a fine-mesh strainer or tea infuser into serving cups.
If desired, use a milk frother to create a frothy layer on top of the chai.
Step 5
Serve the ginger cardamom spiced chai hot and enjoy!
