Masala Chai印度香料奶茶
Masala Chai is a fragrant Indian spiced tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs, milk, and sugar. It's known for its comforting warmth and rich flavor.
01Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Black Tea Leaves
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, crushed
- 4 Green Cardamom Pods, crushed
- 1 small Cinnamon Stick (approx. 1 inch)
- 2 Cloves
- 3 Black Peppercorns
- 2-4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar, to taste
Nutrition (per serving)95kcal
- Protein2.8g
- Carbs15.2g
- Fat2.1g
Fiber 0.1 gSodium 42 mg
02Steps
- Lightly crush the fresh ginger, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or the back of a knife.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the crushed ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns to the boiling water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer.
- Add the black tea leaves to the simmering spice mixture. Continue to simmer.
- Pour in the whole milk and add granulated sugar. Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil over.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. The chai should develop a rich color and aroma.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the chai directly into serving cups. Serve hot.
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