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Two earthenware cups of masala chai next to cardamom pods and a ginger root.
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Masala Tea

This recipe for masala tea makes a wonderfully aromatic, sweet and spicy, soothing brew with just a few spices.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chai, Indian spiced tea, Masala tea
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 68kcal
Author Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water 470 ml
  • 2 teaspoon tea leaves black tea like Assam or English Breakfast
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or chopped roughly
  • 3 pods green cardamom whole
  • 1 star anise whole
  • 5 cloves whole
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 2 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil with 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 star anise, 5 cloves, ⅛ tsp black pepper, ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon and 3 pods green cardamomhen it starts boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 tsp tea leaves, reduce the heat further and simmer for two minutes.
  • Once the tea has darkened, pour in ½ cup whole milk and bring to a boil again.
  • As the milk starts to boil, turn heat down to medium-low, add 2 tsp sugar and simmer for another minute then remove from the heat.
  • Strain away the whole spices and serve in cups. To make the frothy layer on top (optional), pour the tea from the saucepan to another similar size pan or large measuring cup from a height without spilling it. Pour it back again and repeat till a foam appears on the surface of the tea.

Notes

Use loose black tea leaves such as Assam or English Breakfast tea. If using tea bags use unbleached and non-plastic so any unpleasant chemicals don't leach into the water as it boils.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg