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A steaming cup of perfect black tea for chai on a wooden table.

Perfect Black Tea for Chai

A rich and fragrant black tea recipe that allows you to customize flavors, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (or 2 black tea bags)
  • 2-3 pods green cardamom pods Crushed slightly
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup milk (whole or any preferred type)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Crush the cardamom pods slightly and add them to the boiling water.
  3. Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) and sugar, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the milk and bring the mixture back to a boil.
  5. Strain the tea into cups and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed cardamom on top. Pairs well with snacks like biscuits, cookies, or samosas. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a day and reheat gently before serving.

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