Chai Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Spices
Sweetener & Milk
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the pot.
- 3
Add Spices
Add the cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns to the boiling water. Stir gently.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Strain the Tea
After simmering, strain the tea into a teapot or serving vessel to remove the tea leaves and spices.
- 6
Sweeten
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar to the strained tea while it is still warm, adjusting to taste.
- 7
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of milk to the sweetened tea and stir gently to combine.
- 8
Serve
Serve the chai tea hot in cups, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
