Low Fat Masala Tea
Savor the comforting warmth of **Low Fat Masala Tea**, a lighter twist on the traditional Indian chai. This aromatic blend brings together bold black tea leaves, creamy low-fat milk, and a medley of flavorful spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and peppercorns. With just a touch of sugar or your favorite substitute, this tea delivers all the spiced goodness and robust flavors of classic masala tea without the extra calories. Perfect for cozy mornings, mid-day pick-me-ups, or post-dinner relaxation, this recipe is quick to make, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy the balance of taste and wellness with this vibrant brew that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1.5 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 4 Green cardamom pods
- 3 Cloves
- 4 Black peppercorns
- 0.5 inch Ginger root
- 2 teaspoons Sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
Pour 2 cups of water into a medium-sized saucepan and place it on medium heat.
Add 1-inch cinnamon stick, 4 green cardamom pods (slightly crushed), 3 cloves, and 4 black peppercorns to the water.
Peel and thinly slice a 0.5-inch piece of ginger root and add it to the saucepan.
Allow the spices to simmer in the water for about 5 minutes until their aromas are released.
Add 1.5 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the simmering water and let it boil for another 2 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup of low-fat milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar or your preferred sugar substitute.
Let the tea simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it achieves a rich color and the flavors are well combined.
Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy the fragrant and light masala tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
