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A cup of Indian chai tea with spices and herbs on a wooden table.

Indian Chai Tea

A comforting blend of tea and spices, Indian Chai Tea is a warm hug in a cup, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Spiced
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea or 2 tea bags
Flavorings
  • 2 tablespoons sugar to taste
  • 2-3 pods green cardamom, crushed
  • 1 small piece cinnamon stick (optional)
Milk
  • 1 cup milk (whole or any milk of choice)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick if using.
  3. Once the water is boiling, add the loose black tea or tea bags and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add sugar and mix well. Adjust sweetness to preference.
Final Steps
  1. Pour in the milk and bring the mixture back to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Strain the chai into cups and enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve hot and enjoy as is or with biscuits or snacks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

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