Masala Chai Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

Spiced tea brewed with milk.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Spices
Crush the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger, and black peppercorns slightly to release their flavors.
2
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

3
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the crushed spices and the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the pot.
4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.

5
Add Milk and Sugar
Add 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the saucepan. Stir well.
6
Bring to a Boil
Increase the heat back to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
7
Strain and Serve
Once boiling, remove from heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer. Serve hot.