Zutaten für Chai Ii
- 2 cups water
- Black Tea
- Cardamom Pods
- 1 small cinnamon stick (about 2 inches)
- Whole Cloves
- Sugar to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
- Black Peppercorns
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Fresh Ginger
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Zubereitung von Chai Ii
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (loose leaf or tea bags), 2 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 1 small cinnamon stick (about 2 inches), 2 whole cloves, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional). Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
- Add 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and the remaining sugar (to taste).
- Add 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced or grated). Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture returns to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat. Let the chai steep for 15-30 seconds to allow flavors to meld.
- Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into two mugs.
- (Milk-Free Variation): Omit steps 3. For a sugar-free option, omit steps 1 and 3, adjusting for sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
7g
Carbs
2g
