Masala Chai, also known as spiced tea, is a popular Indian tea that is made with a combination of black tea, aromatic spices, milk, and sweetener. Here’s a recipe to make Masala Chai at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 green cardamom pods
- 1 piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2-3 teaspoons loose black tea leaves or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup milk
- Sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and ginger to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the spices simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the black tea to the pan and let it steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves from the mixture.
- Add the milk to the pan and heat the mixture until it just comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the Masala Chai simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sweetener of your choice to taste and stir to combine.
- Strain the Masala Chai through a fine-mesh strainer into cups and serve hot.
Enjoy your homemade Masala Chai, which is a comforting and flavorful tea that is perfect for any time of the day!
