Spiced Milk Tea Masala Chai
Warm your soul with a cup of Spiced Milk Tea Masala Chai, a comforting and aromatic blend of bold black tea and traditional Indian spices. This authentic recipe infuses water with crushed green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, fresh ginger, black peppercorns, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a rich and fragrant base that's further enriched with creamy whole milk and a touch of sweetness from sugar. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly cozy, this chai is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate treat for chilly mornings or relaxing afternoons. Serve it hot, paired with your favorite biscuits or snacks, and experience the enchanting flavors of a classic masala chai right in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons (or tea bags) Black tea leaves or tea bags
- 4 whole Green cardamom pods
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 small (about 2 inches) Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch (peeled and grated) Fresh ginger
- 4 whole Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Sugar
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Start by crushing the green cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and cinnamon stick with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their flavors.
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the crushed spices, freshly grated ginger, and a pinch of ground nutmeg to the saucepan. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the water with the spice flavors.
Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the whole milk and stir well. Allow the mixture to return to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
Add sugar to the saucepan, stirring until it is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a teapot or directly into cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Serve the spiced milk tea masala chai hot alongside biscuits or snacks of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
