Masala Chai
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp Loose tea leaves *I recommend Tata Tea or Red Label
- Water Use your cup/mug of choice as measurement guides.
- 1 coin Fresh ginger *Grated
- 3-4 Pods Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 1 stick Cinnamon bark
- 3-4 Cloves
- Sugar *to taste
- Milk * to taste
Instructions
- Pour desired volume of water into a deep saucepan and bring to a boil on medium/high flame.
- Once the water is boiling, add the tealeaves as well as the whole spices.
- Grate in the ginger as well.
- Leave to boil for about 5 mins to let the tea strengthen in flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness of the chai by adding your sugar of choice.
- Masala chai is enjoyed with milk so go ahead and pour in your favorite type of milk. (Could be dairy or non-dairy)
- Strain the chai into your cups/mugs to ensure the whole spices, ginger and any milk skin don't get into your final product.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 mins and enjoy!