Masala Chai Tea
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
- 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.