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Masala Chai Tea


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A fragrant and spiced Indian tea made with black tea, milk, and a blend of warming spices.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 black tea bags or 2 tbsp loose black tea
  • 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 23 tbsp sugar or to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
  3. Add tea and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add milk and sugar, then bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
  5. Strain the chai into cups and serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.