Jul 13 2026

Fresh Chai Tea Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Make Fresh Chai Tea Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Spices

Sweetener

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Tea Leaves and Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves, the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, ginger, and cloves to the water.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors of the spices to infuse into the tea.

  4. 4

    Strain the Tea

    After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or another container using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices.

  5. 5

    Add Sweetener

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and add honey to taste, mixing well until dissolved.

  6. 6

    Add Milk

    Finally, add 1 cup of milk to the brewed tea and stir well to combine. You can adjust the amount of milk based on your preference.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Hot

    Pour the fresh chai tea into cups and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few whole spices for presentation.

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