My Chai
Warm, soothing, and brimming with bold aromatic spices, "My Chai" is your ticket to a perfectly spiced homemade tea experience. Infused with the robust flavors of freshly grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, and black peppercorns, this chai blends traditional Indian-style tea with customizable sweetness and creaminess, thanks to whole milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative. Ready in just 15 minutes, this comforting recipe is ideal for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings, with garnishes like nutmeg or star anise adding an extra touch of indulgence. Serve it hot and let the rich aroma and earthy spices transport you to cozy bliss. Perfect for chai lovers and tea enthusiasts alike, "My Chai" is simplicity and flavor at its best.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup whole milk (or your preferred milk alternative)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or sliced
- 4 pods cardamom pods, crushed
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 peppercorns black peppercorns, crushed
- 1 pinch optional ground nutmeg or star anise (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and crushed peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the spices to simmer for 4-5 minutes, releasing their flavors into the water.
Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and let it steep for 2 minutes.
Stir in the milk and sugar, adjusting the sweetness to taste. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring to prevent the milk from scorching.
Once the chai comes to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to fully combine the flavors.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.
Garnish with a pinch of ground nutmeg or a small piece of star anise, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*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.
