Masala Chai

Name: Masala Chai
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250ml Water; 250ml Whole Milk; 2 tsp Assam CTC Black Tea; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 thumb (1-inch piece) of Ginger, fresh, sliced or lightly crushed; 3 Green Cardamom Pods, lightly crushed; 2 Cloves; 1 small stick of Cinnamon Stick, about 1 inch; 4 Black Peppercorns, lightly crushed

Masala Chai is a fragrant, spiced Indian tea that balances robust black tea with warming whole spices and fresh ginger. Simmered gently with milk and a touch of sugar, it yields a silky, aromatic cup perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Masala Chai is a fragrant, spiced Indian tea that balances robust black tea with warming whole spices and fresh ginger. Simmered g... Show more

Traditional Indian Recipe

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Rating

4.6

Time

20 min

Price

0,36 €

Calories

115 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

quick

easy

Method

Crack the spices

Slice or lightly crush the Ginger into a few thin pieces. Lightly crack the Green Cardamom Pods and Black Peppercorns so they open up and release their aroma, and keep the Cloves and Cinnamon Stick ready to go.

Simmer the spices

In a medium saucepan, combine the 250 ml of Water with the ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the water smells strongly spiced.

Add tea and milk

Stir in the 2 tsp of Assam CTC Black Tea and 2 tsp of Sugar, then pour in the 250 ml of Whole Milk. Bring the pot back up to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the chai turns rich and reddish-brown.