Ingredients for Spiced Milk Tea Masala Chai
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (or 2 tea bags)
- Masala
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Clove
- Whole Black Peppercorn
- Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Green Cardamom Pods
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How to Make Spiced Milk Tea Masala Chai
- Combine 1 teaspoon cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a spice grinder or blender. Grind into a fine powder.
- Store the remaining masala blend in an airtight container for future use. You'll only need a pinch (approximately 1/4 teaspoon) for this recipe.
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups water.
- Bring the milk and water mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of the prepared masala blend, 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (or 2 tea bags), and 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference).
- Stir well and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture darkens and the tea has steeped to your liking.
- Remove from heat and strain the chai into mugs.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
17g
Carbs
8g
