Masala Chai
This Authentic Indian Masala Chai is a warm, spicy drink that is the perfect way to start your morning. It's fragrant and easy to make this creamy cup of chai.
Yield: 1 cup
Materials
- 5 green cardamom
- 4 cloves
- 2 cm cinnamon stick
- 5 black peppercorns
- 15 g ginger fresh
- 3 black tea bags
- 250 ml water
- 250 ml whole milk
- 1-3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, crush the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns until none of them is whole.
- In a pan, put at medium heat. Once hot, add spices and toast until aromatic.
- In the same mortar and pestle, crush the ginger until juices release. Add to pan. Heat for one minute.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add black tea bags.
- Simmer for 3 minutes, then add milk and sugar (I recommend starting with 1 tbsp and after it is done boiling, taste to see if it needs more).
- Boil rapidly for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain
- Taste to see if it needs more sugar, then serve in a mug hot. Enjoy!