Jul 14 2026
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Indian Masala Chai Recipe

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Time15m
Serves2

Indian masala Chai made with ginger, cardamon, black pepper, cloves. No sugar added !

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Ingredients

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Spices and Tea

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and cloves. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to extract the flavors.

  3. 3

    Add Tea Leaves

    Add the black tea leaves to the spiced water and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  4. 4

    Add Milk

    Pour in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture back to a boil. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot.

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