Nepali Spiced Tea
Transport your senses to the heart of the Himalayas with this soothing and aromatic Nepali Spiced Tea, a cherished staple in Nepali households. Crafted with a blend of bold black tea leaves and warming spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, this recipe delivers a harmonious balance of robust flavors and fragrant undertones. Black peppercorns add a subtle, peppery kick, while the optional hint of sugar can sweeten the brew to your taste. Simmered with creamy milk and served piping hot, this traditional tea is perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Ready in just 15 minutes, this two-serving recipe is your ticket to experiencing the comforting warmth of Nepal’s tea culture in every sip. Keywords: Nepali Spiced Tea, traditional tea recipe, spiced milk tea, aromatic tea, easy chai recipe, Nepal tea culture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Black tea leaves
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Sugar (optional)
- 2 pods Cardamom pods
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, thinly sliced)
- 3 Black peppercorns
Instructions
Place a saucepan on medium heat and add 2 cups of water.
Crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns slightly using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their aroma.
Add the crushed cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger to the water.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the milk and increase the heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
If desired, add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.
Once the tea has reached your preferred strength and flavor, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into cups or a teapot.
Serve the Nepali Spiced Tea hot and enjoy its comforting warmth and aromatic spices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 531 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.
