Masala Chai (Tea)
Looking for the refreshment drink after long day at work? Try masala chai, much better and cheaper to make. It makes it great drink for cold snowy days.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp. black tea granules
Spices
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 5-6 green Cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2-3 Cloves
- 3-4 fresh mint leaves
- 3 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Boiling the Tea
- Start by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the loose black tea leaves and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the water gets infused with the tea flavor.
Infusing the Spices
- Toss in the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and grated ginger into the simmering tea. Allow the spices to meld with the tea, releasing their fragrant notes.
Adding Milk
- Pour in 1 cup of milk, stirring gently to combine. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the tea and spices to infuse into the milk.
Sweetening the Chai
- Add 2-3 tbsp. of sugar, adjusting to your preferred level of sweetness. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Straining the Chai
- Once the chai reaches a rich, golden color, strain it into your favorite cup or teapot. This ensures a smooth, flavorful chai without the tea leaves or spices.
Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish your masala chai with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon stick for an extra touch. Pair it with your favorite snacks and enjoy!
Notes
- Whole-milk can be substituted with Cashew milk, low fat milk or Oat milk.
- Powdered spices can be used instead of whole spices.
- Sugar can be substituted with Maple syrup or Honey and also adjusted per your taste.
- I like to use half and half ratio of water and milk, but you can add less water, more milk or no water, just milk for more richness.