Masala Chai
This warming Indian spiced tea offers a comforting blend of black tea, milk, and aromatic spices. It's a perfect beverage to enjoy any time of day, providing both flavor and a gentle boost.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 65 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 0.75 cupwater
- 0.75 cupmilk, whole or 2%
- 2 tspblack tea, loose leaf or 2 tea bags
- 15 gginger, fresh, grated
- 3 pcsgreen cardamom pod, crushed lightly
- 2 pcsclove, whole
- 0.5 pcscinnamon stick, small
- 2 tspsugar, or to taste
Equipment
serving cups · fine-mesh sieve · small saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the water, grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan.
About 1 min
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Crushing the cardamom pods slightly helps release their flavor more effectively.
- 3
Add the black tea and milk to the saucepan.
- 4
Bring the chai back to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tea is well brewed and the flavors have melded.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to let the milk boil over; reduce heat quickly if it starts to rise.
- 5
Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of sugar to your personal preference.
- 6
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into serving cups, discarding the solids.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 64.9kcal
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Carbs
- 11g
- Fat
- 1g
- Fibre
- 0.7g
- Sugar
- 8.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Masala chai is best consumed fresh; storage is not recommended as flavors can diminish.
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