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Breakfast Assam Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Kensington
Time20m
Serves2

Make Breakfast Assam Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Milk and Sweetener

Spices and Flavorings

Method

Preparing the Tea

1

Boil Water

In a saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a rolling boil.

2

Add Tea Leaves

Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of Assam black tea leaves to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium.

3

Simmer

Let the tea leaves simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully extract.

4

Strain Tea

After 5 minutes, strain the tea into a teapot or large mug to remove the tea leaves.

Preparing the Milk Mixture

5

Heat Milk

In a separate saucepan, heat 250 ml of whole milk over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling.

6

Add Sweeteners and Spices

Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 whole cardamom pods, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger into the milk.

7

Simmer Milk Mixture

Let the mixture simmer for about 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Combining and Serving

8

Combine Tea and Milk

Pour the strained Assam tea into cups, filling each about halfway. Then, carefully pour the spiced milk mixture over the tea.

9

Garnish

Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder or a slice of ginger for an extra touch.

10

Serve Hot

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious Breakfast Assam!