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Chai East African Tea Recipe

Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of East Africa with this authentic Chai tea recipe! Forget those bland, packaged teas – this homemade version is incredibly easy to make and infinitely more delicious. Brew a perfect cup in just 10 minutes, perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 183.2 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chai East African Tea

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (Assam or Kenyan recommended)
  • 2 cups whole milk (or milk of your choice)
  • Sugar to taste (about 2-4 tablespoons, depending on preference)

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How to Make Chai East African Tea

  1. In a 3-4 quart saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of loose black tea leaves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully stir in 2 cups of milk. Gently heat the mixture until it is almost boiling, but do not let it boil over.
  4. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into mugs.
  5. Add sugar to taste. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more to your liking.
  6. Enjoy your delicious and authentic East African Chai Tea!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

27g

Carbs

6g

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