My Dads Chai Tea
Savor the soul-warming flavors of "My Dad’s Chai Tea," a homemade recipe steeped in tradition and bursting with aromatic spices. This easy yet authentic chai recipe blends loose black tea leaves, fresh ginger, and a symphony of whole spices—like cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon—simmered to perfection with creamy whole milk and a touch of sweetness. In just 20 minutes, you can create a comforting, café-quality tea in your own kitchen. Perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, this spiced tea is sure to delight your senses and elevate your tea routine. Treat yourself to the pure indulgence of handcrafted chai!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Loose black tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 3 cloves Whole cloves
- 4 peppercorns Black peppercorns
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, the cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
Add the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of whole milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat slightly to prevent it from overflowing.
Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (or adjust according to your desired sweetness) and stir until dissolved.
Simmer the chai tea for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend all the flavors together.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into two mugs, removing the spices, tea leaves, and ginger slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, fragrant cup of chai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
