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Delicious homemade chai tea brewed with spices and tea leaves

Homemade Chai Tea

A warm and comforting drink that brings a taste of tradition into your kitchen, perfect for cold days and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea or 2 tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
  • 2-4 pods green cardamom
  • 2-4 whole cloves
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger (sliced)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the sliced ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to release the spices’ flavors.
  3. Add the loose black tea or tea bags to the pot and let it boil for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the milk and sugar, then bring the mixture back to a boil.
  5. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
  7. Serve your fresh homemade chai hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Adjust the sugar to your taste for a sweeter or less sweet chai. Use fresh spices for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different spices like nutmeg or star anise for a unique twist. If you have any leftover chai, let it cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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