Masala TEA
- 5m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 15m Ready In
A spiced Indian tea made with cardamom, clove, ginger, and Assam tea, simmered with almond milk and honey. Often enjoyed as a comforting remedy when feeling a cold coming on.
Ingredients
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 clove
- 6 fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp assam tea
- 8 5/11 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 3 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 16.6 mg
- Iron: 0.65 mg
- Magnesium: 9.58 mg
- Phosphorus: 7.97 mg
- Potassium: 55.8 mg
- Zinc: 0.35 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 clove
- 6 fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp assam tea
- 8 5/11 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Crack open 2 green cardamom pods and place them in a mortar with 1 clove. Peel a 6cm piece of fresh ginger and slice it into coins, then add to the mortar. Grind with a pestle into a coarse paste. Set aside.
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Step 2.
Pour 150ml water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the crushed spice paste, boil for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
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Step 3.
Add 1 teaspoon Assam tea leaves to the saucepan and simmer gently for 2–5 minutes, depending on desired strength. Stir occasionally.
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Step 4.
Pour in 125ml almond milk and 1 tablespoon honey. Continue simmering for 2 minutes, stirring. Taste and add more honey if desired.
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Step 5.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Serve hot.