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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Milk and Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spices
Crush the green cardamom pods and black peppercorns slightly to release their flavors. You can use a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- 2
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Brewing the Tea
- 3
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the crushed spices, cloves, cinnamon stick, grated ginger, and loose black tea leaves. Stir well.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Final Steps
- 6
Boil Again
Increase the heat and bring the mixture back to a boil. Let it boil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Strain and Serve
Remove from heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices. Serve hot.