Description
Masala Chai Tea is a traditional Indian spiced tea made by brewing black tea with a blend of aromatic spices and milk, offering a warm, comforting, and flavorful beverage.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling preferred)
- 2–3 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 4–6 black peppercorns
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and peppercorns to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let the spices simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add milk and sugar, then bring back to a gentle boil.
- Add black tea leaves or tea bags and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh sieve and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice mix to suit your taste—add fennel, star anise, or nutmeg for variations.
- Use plant-based milk for a vegan version.
- Crushing the spices before boiling helps release their full flavor.
- Sweetener can be replaced with honey, jaggery, or sugar alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg