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Gather the whole spices: 1/2 cinnamon stick, 3-4 black peppercorns, 4 cardamoms, 1 star anise, and 3-4 cloves. Crush them thoroughly using a mortar and pestle until they are coarsely broken.

In a small pot, combine 1 cup of water and the crushed spices. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and let it infuse for 5 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of black tea to the simmering spiced water. Continue to simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the tea to steep and release its flavor.

Pour in 2 cups of milk (or 1 can of evaporated milk) and add a sprinkle of 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Using a ladle, repeatedly scoop the chai from the pot and pour it back from a height. This action aerates the milk, creating froth and helping to deepen the chai's color. Continue this frothing process for about 10 minutes.

Carefully strain the finished masala chai into mugs to remove all the spices and tea leaves.

Serve your warm Masala Chai immediately and enjoy!


Gather the whole spices: 1/2 cinnamon stick, 3-4 black peppercorns, 4 cardamoms, 1 star anise, and 3-4 cloves. Crush them thoroughly using a mortar and pestle until they are coarsely broken.

In a small pot, combine 1 cup of water and the crushed spices. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and let it infuse for 5 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of black tea to the simmering spiced water. Continue to simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the tea to steep and release its flavor.

Pour in 2 cups of milk (or 1 can of evaporated milk) and add a sprinkle of 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Using a ladle, repeatedly scoop the chai from the pot and pour it back from a height. This action aerates the milk, creating froth and helping to deepen the chai's color. Continue this frothing process for about 10 minutes.

Carefully strain the finished masala chai into mugs to remove all the spices and tea leaves.

Serve your warm Masala Chai immediately and enjoy!
