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easy chai tea

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

Masala chai tea is the actual name for this delightful Indian beverage. Although there are many shortcuts and instant chai mixes, but this is the real deal! Or at least one version of it using real spices...

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy chai tea

  • 8
    cardamom seeds
  • 8
    cloves
  • 4
    black peppercorns
  • 2
    cinnamon sticks
  • 1
    1-inch piece of fresh ginger, slices
  • 2 c
    whole milk
  • 4 bag
    black tea
  • 8 tsp
    sugar, or more, to taste
  • 2 c
    water

How To Make easy chai tea

  • 1
    Place the cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet.
  • 2
    Place the crushed spices in a medium saucepan, along with the cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Strain into cups. To each cup, add 2 teaspoons sugar or more, to taste.
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