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Chai Tea

A warm and spiced beverage that combines various flavors for a comforting experience, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tea base
  • 2 1/4 cups filtered water
  • 3 inches cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 4 cracked green cardamom pods
  • 3 whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (optional) Optional ingredient based on taste preference.
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 3 bags black tea bags or 3 tsp loose leaf tea
For serving
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk Use whole milk for creaminess or a non-dairy alternative.
  • 4 tsp turbinado cane sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the water in a saucepan along with the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, fennel seeds, and ginger.
  2. Let it boil for about 7 to 10 minutes to extract the flavors.
Brewing the tea
  1. Add the tea bags or loose-leaf tea to the boiling mixture and simmer gently.
  2. Stir in the milk and sugar, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  3. Bring the tea to a rolling boil for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Serving
  1. Strain the tea into cups and adjust sweetness to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgSugar: 16g

Notes

Serve your chai tea hot in a cozy mug. You may want to add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or a slice of ginger for garnish. Pair it with some biscuits or savory snacks to enhance your tea experience. If you have leftover chai tea, cool it to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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