Chai Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, ginger (sliced thinly), cloves, and black peppercorns to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Add Tea
Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the saucepan. Allow it to boil for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Sweeten the Chai
Add sugar or your preferred sweetener to taste. Stir until fully dissolved.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices. Serve hot.
