Masala Chai
Masala Chai is a comforting, spiced Indian tea, perfect for chilly days. It combines the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and black pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea
- 1/2 ginger, grated
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 cloves
- 1 star anise
- 4 black peppercorns
- 2 sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- *Boil Spices*:
In a small saucepan, add water, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- *Add Tea*:
Add the loose black tea or tea bag and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- *Add Milk and Sugar*:
Pour in the milk and add sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 more minutes.
- *Strain and Serve*:
Strain the chai into a cup and enjoy hot.
Note
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. For a creamier texture, use whole milk.