Masala Chai Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 4 crushed cardamom pods, 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 4 crushed black peppercorns to the boiling water.
- 3
Simmer the Mixture
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes. This allows the flavors of the spices and tea to infuse into the water.
Finalizing the Chai
- 4
- 5
Bring to a Boil Again
Increase the heat to medium and bring the chai back to a boil. Watch it closely to prevent it from overflowing.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat. Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into cups to remove the tea leaves and spices. Serve hot.
