Zutaten für Chai Masala
- 2 cups Water
- Milk
- Cardamom Pods
- 1/2 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 Cinnamon stick (about 2 inches)
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
- Fennel Seeds
- Salt
- Tea Bag
- Sugar or honey, to taste (approximately 1-2 tablespoons)
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Zubereitung von Chai Masala
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches), 4 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 2 star anise, 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), 4 cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 12 minutes to allow the spices to infuse and meld their flavors.
- Add 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea).
- Continue to simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the tea steep for 1 minute.
- Strain the chai into your favorite mug using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing gently on the solids to extract maximum flavor.
- Add sugar or honey to taste (start with 1-2 tablespoons and adjust to your preference).
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cardamom powder (optional).
- Enjoy your incredibly aromatic and comforting cup of Chai Masala!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
27g
Carbs
4g
