Ingredients
– 2 tsp Black tea leaves Forms the strong base of the brew
– 1 inch Fresh ginger sliced Brings a warm spice and helps with digestion
– 1 Cinnamon stick Adds sweetness and anti-inflammatory perks
– 3 Cardamom pods Boosts the aroma and supports breathing ease
– 1 cup Milk Makes it creamy and smooth
– 1 tbsp Honey Sweetens naturally and offers antibacterial benefits
Instructions
1-First, pull together your ingredients and prep them like slicing the ginger and cracking the cardamom.
2-Then, boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan on medium heat to kick things off.
3-Next, toss in the ginger, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods, letting them simmer for about 5 minutes to pull out those flavors.
4-After that, add the black tea leaves and let them steep for 2-3 minutes for a strong base.
5-Pour in the milk and bring it to a gentle boil, then simmer for another 3-5 minutes to blend everything nicely.
6-Finally, strain the mixture into cups, sweeten with honey, and serve it hot adjust for vegan options by swapping milk and sweetener as needed.
Last Step:
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🌟 Use whole spices for a fresher and more aromatic chai.
🍶 Adjust the milk amount to your preference for creaminess.
⏲️ Simmer spices slowly to fully extract their flavor without making the chai bitter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Simmering Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering, Brewing
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg