Chai Recipe
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Ingredients
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Spices
Tea Base
Liquid
Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spices
Crush the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to release their flavors.
- 2
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Brewing
- 3
Add Spices
Once the water is boiling, add the crushed spices to the saucepan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 4
Add Tea Leaves
Add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the boiling spice mixture and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes based on your desired strength.
- 5
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir the mixture. Allow it to come to a boil again.
- 6
Sweeten the Chai
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the chai and stir until dissolved. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Serving
- 7
Strain and Serve
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine sieve or strainer. Serve hot.