Masala Chai Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove, organic

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the spices
Crush the cardamom pods slightly to release their flavor. Grate the fresh ginger.
2
Combine water and spices
In a saucepan, add 4 cups of water, crushed cardamom pods, grated ginger, a whole cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.

3
Add tea leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan. Let it boil for 3-5 minutes.
4
Add milk
After boiling, lower the heat and add 1 cup of milk to the saucepan. Stir gently and allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5
Sweeten your chai
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar or your preferred sweetener to the chai. Stir well until dissolved.

6
Strain and serve
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer. Serve hot.