Chai
Chai
Ingredients
For the Spice Blend
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick, small
- 2 cloves
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 inch fresh ginger
For Making Chai
- 2 cups milk, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf tea, or as needed
- 1 cup water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the green cardamom pods, small cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger into a mortar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Grind all the spices together using a pestle until they are well crushed and aromatic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the ground spices to a pot. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the loose leaf tea to the pot with the simmering spices and water. Let it steep for 2-3 minutes to allow the tea to brew.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the milk into the pot. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully strain the prepared chai through a fine-mesh sieve directly into mugs. Serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chai
For the Spice Blend
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick, small
- 2 cloves
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 inch fresh ginger
For Making Chai
- 2 cups milk, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf tea, or as needed
- 1 cup water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the green cardamom pods, small cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger into a mortar.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Grind all the spices together using a pestle until they are well crushed and aromatic.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the ground spices to a pot. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the loose leaf tea to the pot with the simmering spices and water. Let it steep for 2-3 minutes to allow the tea to brew.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the milk into the pot. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully strain the prepared chai through a fine-mesh sieve directly into mugs. Serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min