Chai Recipe

Time15m

Serves1

12 oz.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tsp of black tea leaves to the saucepan.

3
Add Spices
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5
Add Milk
Pour in 0.5 cups of milk and stir well. Increase the heat back to medium-high.
6
Sweeten the Chai
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the saucepan and stir until dissolved.
7
Strain and Serve
Once the chai is heated through (do not let it boil), strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a cup. Enjoy your hot chai!