Masala Chai Tea
Masala Chai Tea is a delightful and aromatic Indian beverage. It is made by brewing a blend of black tea with a mixture of aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper. The tea is typically sweetened with milk and sugar, creating a rich and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk (you can use dairy or non-dairy milk)
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves loose or 4-5 tea bags
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on your preference)
- 4-5 whole green cardamom pods lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 1- inch ginger fresh peeled and sliced
- pinch black pepper (optional)
- pinch nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger slices, black pepper (if desired), and nutmeg (if desired) to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Add the loose black tea leaves or tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the milk to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Be careful not to let it boil over.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the tea for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the tea steep for a couple of minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 53mg (2%)Potassium: 207mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 201IU (4%)Vitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 168mg (17%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
