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Kenyan Chai Tea Recipe

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Oct 17 2025

25m

Serves 4

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Make Kenyan Chai Tea in just 25m. Home – Brewed with Fresh, Ground Spices

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Ingredients

Spices

Tea and Milk

Preparation

Preparation of Spices

1. Prepare the Spices

In a mortar and pestle, crush the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves until they are coarsely ground. Set aside.

2. Grate the Ginger

Using a grater, grate the fresh ginger root to yield about one tablespoon. Set aside with the crushed spices.

Brewing the Tea

3. Boil Water

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

4. Add Spices

Once the water is boiling, add the prepared spices and grated ginger to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. Add Tea Leaves

After simmering, add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the pot. Allow it to boil for another 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.

Finishing the Chai

6. Add Milk

Pour in 2 cups of milk into the pot with the tea and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Sweeten the Chai

Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar or adjust to taste, ensuring it dissolves completely.

8. Strain and Serve

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the chai into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot.

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