Masala Chai Indian Spiced Tea
Warm your senses with the comforting aroma and bold flavors of Masala Chai, a traditional Indian spiced tea that's equal parts soothing and invigorating. This authentic recipe combines freshly crushed ginger, green cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds to create a perfectly balanced symphony of spices. Simmered with robust black tea, creamy milk, and a touch of sugar, this aromatic drink is brimming with rich, warming notes ideal for cozy mornings or relaxing afternoons. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this two-serving recipe delivers an authentic taste of India right to your teacup. Whether you're craving a delicious pick-me-up or a moment of comfort, this spiced tea is your go-to for pure indulgence. Perfect for tea lovers seeking to explore global flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 pieces green cardamom pods
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces cloves
- 4 pieces black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
Add 2 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Peel and lightly crush the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle. Add it to the water.
Lightly crush the green cardamom pods (3 pieces), cloves (3 pieces), black peppercorns (4 pieces), and add them to the saucepan along with the 1 cinnamon stick and 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds.
Bring the water and spice mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the spices to steep for 3-4 minutes.
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Pour in 1.5 cups of milk and increase the heat to medium. Let the mixture slowly come to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally to prevent it from boiling over.
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar (or adjust to taste) and stir well until dissolved.
Once the tea reaches a gentle boil, lower the heat and simmer for 1-2 more minutes to intensify the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into cups or a teapot.
Serve the masala chai hot and enjoy its rich, spiced flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*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.
