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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Sweetener and Milk
Method
Preparation of Spices
- 1
Crush the Spices
In a mortar and pestle, crush the cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns lightly to release their flavors.
- 2
Prepare Ginger
Grate the fresh ginger and set it aside for later use.
Brewing the Tea
- 3
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 4
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the crushed spices, grated ginger, and black tea leaves to the saucepan.
- 5
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Finalizing the Chai
- 6
- 7
Bring to a Boil
Increase the heat and bring the mixture back to a boil, then remove from heat.
- 8
Strain and Serve
Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves and spices. Serve hot.