Kenyan Chai Tea Recipe
Home – Brewed with Fresh, Ground Spices
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Ingredients
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Spices
Tea and Milk
Method
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
- 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.
