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Masala Chai

Name: Masala Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 2 whole tea bag; 2 cup milk (Use a creamy, barista-style soy milk for best results.); 5 g grated fresh ginger (Peeled and roughly chopped or grated.); 1 g green cardamom pods (~4 pods, crushed) (Lightly crushed to release the seeds.); 0.5 g cloves (~4); 2 g cinnamon stick (1 inch); 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste) (Adjust to your preferred sweetness.)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Classic Indian masala chai — black tea simmered with milk, ginger, cardamom, and warm whole spices.

PREP

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 SERVING

91 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 cupwater2 wholetea bag2 cupmilk · Use a creamy, barista-style soy milk for best results.5 ggrated fresh ginger · Peeled and roughly chopped or grated.1 ggreen cardamom pods (~4 pods, crushed) · Lightly crushed to release the seeds.½ gcloves (~4)2 gcinnamon stick (1 inch)1 tbspsugar (or to taste) · Adjust to your preferred sweetness.

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 SERVING

Protein4g · 18%

Carbs10g · 44%

Fat4g · 40%

Fiber0g

Sugar9g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol12mg

Sodium54mg

Potassium196mg

Phosphorus104mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

1
Infuse the Spices
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of water, chopped ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and crushed peppercorns.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for extracting the maximum flavor from the spices.
2
Brew the Tea
- Add the loose leaf black tea to the simmering spiced water.
- Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes. The liquid should turn a deep, rich brown color. Avoid brewing for too long to prevent bitterness.
3
Add milk and Sweetener
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Pour in the 2 cups of milk and add the sugar.
- Stir gently to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- Heat the chai for 2-3 minutes until it is hot and steaming. Do not let it come to a boil, as high heat can cause milk to curdle.
4
Strain and Serve
- Turn off the heat.
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over your serving cups or a teapot.
- Carefully pour the hot chai through the sieve to filter out all the tea leaves and whole spices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the aromatic experience.