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Masala Chai

35kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Masala chai is a classic Indian spiced milk tea made by simmering black tea with ginger, cardamom, and other aromatic spices. This comforting beverage is easy to customize - adjust the spices, sweetness, and milk to create your perfect cup of chai.
Servings 1 cup
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Black Tea Leaves adjust to your preference
  • 1 tsp Sugar or your preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp Chai Masala
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated or thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Method

  1. Add water, black tea, chai masala, ginger, and any other spices to a small pot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Let it boil for about a minute so the water becomes infused with the spices.
  4. Add milk.
    5. Add milk gradually and judge by the color of the tea rather than measuring. Stronger tea (from more leaves or longer boiling) may need more milk to balance it. The type of dairy also matters- whole milk, skim milk, and half-and-half will all affect how much you need. Add until the chai reaches a warm caramel-brown color and tastes right to you.
  5. Simmer briefly until the tea reaches the color and strength you prefer.
  6. Strain into cups and serve hot.
    Masala Chai Tea

Nutrition

Calories35kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein1gFat1gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat0.03gMonounsaturated Fat0.2gCholesterol4mgSodium12mgPotassium53mgFiber0.04gSugar5gVitamin A49IUVitamin C0.1mgCalcium37mgIron0.01mg

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