Masala Chai
5m prep 5m cook 30m ready
4 to 5 servings This sweet and creamy Indian drink with an enticing combination of spices is popular the world over. Be sure to use a strong black tea, such as Assam—the flavor of lighter teas will be lost among the spices and milk.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup sugar, or to taste
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 16 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- ½-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Bring just to a boil in a medium saucepan: 3 cups water; 1 ½ cups milk; ½ cup sugar, or to taste; 2 cinnamon sticks; 16 green cardamom pods, crushed; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; ½-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
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Step 2.
Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 20 minutes. Return to a simmer, then remove from the heat and stir in: 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
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Step 3.
Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Strain and serve at once. Or let cool and serve over ice.
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