Chai Spiced Indian Tea
Experience the warm embrace of authentic Indian flavors with this Chai Spiced Indian Tea recipe—an aromatic blend of bold black tea, creamy whole milk, and a medley of classic Indian spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fresh ginger. This cozy beverage is both comforting and invigorating, perfect for a quiet morning or an afternoon pick-me-up. The spices are simmered to perfection, releasing their rich, earthy notes before being balanced with a touch of sweetness. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, this soul-soothing chai tea is a delightful way to bring the café experience into your home. Serve it piping hot and pair with your favorite snacks for an irresistible treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 small piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods, lightly crushed Green cardamom pods
- 3 whole Cloves
- 3 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons or bags Black tea leaves or tea bags
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Sugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the pan and continue to simmer for 3 minutes. For a stronger tea, simmer a little longer.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in 1 cup of whole milk. Stir gently and heat the mixture until it's just about to boil, avoiding a vigorous boil to prevent spilling.
Add 2 teaspoons of sugar (or adjust to taste) and stir until dissolved.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into cups or mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the chai spiced tea hot, and enjoy its rich, warming aroma and flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
