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Classic Chai Tea Recipe with rich spices and aromatic flavors

Classic Chai Tea

A warm and comforting blend of spices and tea, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chai
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons black tea leaves Use strong black tea like Assam or Darjeeling.
  • 8 pods green cardamom, crushed
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons sugar Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring the water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ginger slices.
Steeping
  1. After boiling with the spices for about 5 minutes, add the black tea leaves. Steep the mixture at around 210°F (99°C).
Final Touches
  1. Stir in the sugar, then add the milk. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the tea into cups and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 20g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sugar amount and experiment with spices such as star anise or black pepper. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftover chai in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

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