Ingredients for Authentic Chai
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 3 green Cardamom Pods
- 0 Cinnamon Sticks
- 0 Cloves
- 1-inch thinly sliced Fresh Ginger
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons Black Tea
- 2 tablespoons Unbleached Cane Sugar
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How to Make Authentic Chai
- Heat 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- While the water heats, lightly crush 3 green cardamom pods and 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns. You can gently crush them with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- Add the crushed cardamom and peppercorns, along with 1-inch of thinly sliced fresh ginger, to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the water is light brown and fragrant.
- Add 1/2 cup of milk and 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan. Stir well.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your preference). Ensure the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and heat gently for another 2 minutes, until almost boiling. Do not let it boil over.
- Taste and adjust sweetness and milk accordingly. More milk will create a milder chai, while more sugar will increase the sweetness.
- Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs. Enjoy your authentic Himalayan Chai!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
5g
Carbs
2g
