Indian Masala Chai

A warming Indian masala chai for two made with Assam black tea, milk (or oat milk), ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, and sugar, simmered and strained.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Crush fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, and clove. Set aside.

Step 2

Add water. Set it to medium high heat.

Step 3

When the water simmers, add tea and the crushed spices.

Step 4

When the water comes to a vigorous boil, add milk.

Step 5

Stir and let it simmer undisturbed with the lid open.

Step 6

Turn the heat to low when you see a rolling boil.

Step 7

Let it simmer for 30 seconds and turn the heat off.

Step 8

Add sugar.

Step 9

Filter.

Step 10

Aerate.

Step 11

Serve.