VEGETARIAN

Masala Chai with Milk

⏳ Time

10 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Masala chai with milk is a fragrant and spiced tea blend that combines black tea, aromatic spices, and creamy milk. This comforting beverage is perfect for warming up on a chilly day, and its rich flavors make it a favorite among tea lovers. Enjoy it in a cozy café or at home, just like you would at a local American coffee shop.

Ingredients

Milk - 1 glass
Water - ½ glasses
Cardamom - 5 pieces
Cardamom - 1 piece
Black tea - 1 tablespoon
Green peppercorns - 2 pieces
Grated Ginger Root - 1 piece
Clove - 2 pieces
Ground Nutmeg - a pinch
Ground Cinnamon - ½ spoons
Honey - to taste
Sugar - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

First, we prepare a masala spice mix. For this, peel the ginger root and grate about 1–2 cm on a coarse grater.

Step 2

Crush the cardamom and remove the seeds, then grind them together with the other ingredients (excluding ginger) into a powder using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Combine the milk with water and bring to a boil. Add the spices and simmer for 2–3 minutes over low heat. Sweeten to taste with honey or sugar. I usually add a teaspoon of honey.

Step 4

Add the tea (granulated or loose leaf) and simmer on low heat for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups and enjoy the wonderful flavor of masala chai.