Ingredients for Masala Chai Indian Spiced Tea
- 4 cups water
- Cloves
- Cinnamon Stick
- Cardamom Pods
- Sugar
- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (Assam or strong English Breakfast recommended)
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How to Make Masala Chai Indian Spiced Tea
- In a saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and peppercorns.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Add the sugar or sucanat and milk. Stir well to combine.
- Increase heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (just barely bubbling). Do not boil vigorously.
- Add the tea leaves. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat immediately.
- Let the tea steep for 5 minutes to allow the tea leaves to fully infuse.
- Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy! You can add a splash of milk if needed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
9g
Carbs
6g
