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Chai (Indian Spiced Milk Tea)

Chai is delicious year-round and is infinitely customizable. Feel free to change up the proportions to your preference!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 mortar and pestle (optional)
  • Measuring cups/scale
  • 1 medium saucepan
  • Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water 240 mL
  • 1/4 teaspoon chai masala optional
  • 1/2 inch ginger 4 g
  • 2 pods cardamom, crushed optional
  • 2 teaspoon CTC black tea
  • 1/2 cup milk 120 mL
  • sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the water and spices (optional) into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • When the water boils, add the tea. Reduce the heat to a simmer and steep for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the milk and increase the heat to medium. Just before the milk boils over, cut the heat so the chai stops bubbling.
  • Repeat step 3 until the chai has a deep color and smooth texture, about 2-3 times.
  • Cover and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Strain into cups and add sugar (optional). Enjoy!
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