Chai Tea
A comforting, spiced Indian-style tea made with milk and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 3 whole cardamom pods
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 inch sliced ginger, and 3 crushed cardamom pods. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Add 2 teaspoons black tea leaves and 2 teaspoons sugar. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes, until the tea is dark and aromatic.
- 3
Pour in 1/2 cup milk and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Watch for the tea to rise — remove from heat just before it overflows.
- 4
Strain the chai into a mug, pressing the tea leaves to extract all the flavor. Serve hot and enjoy.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- strainer
- mug
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