Masala Tea
Warm your soul with a steaming cup of Masala Tea, a cherished Indian beverage bursting with bold flavors and comforting aromas. This easy-to-make recipe combines a medley of fragrant spices—like crushed cardamom pods, grated ginger, cinnamon, and star anise—with robust black tea for a perfect blend of warmth and richness. Simmered with milk and sweetened to taste, this tea is an ideal pick-me-up on cool mornings or a soothing end to a long day. Ready in just 20 minutes, this aromatic chai is both a sensory delight and a vibrant cultural experience. Perfect for tea lovers seeking a spicy twist, Masala Tea is best enjoyed hot and shared with loved ones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons or pieces black tea leaves or tea bags
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 inch (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 crushed green cardamom pods
- 2 pieces cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 4 crushed black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 piece star anise
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, crushed black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavor.
Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the simmering spiced water and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preference for tea strength.
Pour in the milk and add the sugar, adjusting the sweetness according to your taste. Stir well.
Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.
Strain the masala tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Serve hot and enjoy this aromatic and delightful beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*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.
