Masala Chai Tea
Warm your senses with the bold and aromatic flavors of homemade Masala Chai Tea, a quintessential Indian spiced tea that blends robust black tea with a symphony of warming spices. This easy-to-make recipe invites you to simmer freshly grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, and optional fennel seeds, creating a fragrant base that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Finished with creamy whole milk and a touch of sugar, this cozy beverage perfectly balances spice and sweetness in every sip. Ready in just 15 minutes, Masala Chai is the ultimate comforting drink for cold mornings or peaceful afternoons. Serve it piping hot and pair it with your favorite snacks for an authentic chai experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Loose black tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated or sliced thinly)
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 3 pieces Black peppercorns (lightly crushed)
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds (if using) to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 3-4 minutes to release their flavors.
Stir in the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags) and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of whole milk and sugar. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes, adjusting the sweetness as needed.
Turn off the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into cups or a teapot to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Serve the Masala Chai hot and enjoy its rich, spiced flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 499 mg | 11% | |
*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.
