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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Milk & Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags, along with the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
Final Steps
- 4
- 5
Heat Through
Increase the heat and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil. Remove from heat once it’s hot but not boiling.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the chai tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot or let it cool for iced chai.
