Ingredients for Chai Indian Tea
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
- Cardamom Pods
- Black Peppercorns
- Cinnamon Stick
- Ginger Powder
- 2 cloves
- Sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Chai Indian Tea? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Chai Indian Tea
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 3 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 6 black peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches), 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), and 2 cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Add 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) to the saucepan.
- Add 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea). Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength. Adjust simmer time depending on your preferred strength.
- Remove from heat and strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs.
- Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of extra spice, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
6g
Carbs
0g
