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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 63kcal
Author Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

  • 350 ml water 1½ cups
  • 2 teaspoons tea leaves use a black tea like Assam
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 2 pods green cardamom whole
  • ½ whole star anise
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ inch cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon ground
  • 120 ml whole milk ½ cup
  • 2 teaspoons sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring 350 ml water to a boil with 1 inch fresh ginger, ½ whole star anise, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and 2 pods green cardamom, turn down the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 teaspoons tea leaves and simmer for two minutes.
  • Once the tea has darkened, pour in 120 ml whole milk and bring to a boil again.
  • As the milk starts to boil, turn heat down to medium-low, add 2 teaspoons sugarand simmer for another minute then remove from the heat.
  • To create a frothy layer on the tea (optional), pour from the pan to a similar size pan or large measuring cup from a height without spilling it. Then pour it back again and repeat till a foam appears on the surface of the tea. Strain away the whole spices and serve in cups.

Notes

    • Use black tea leaves such as Assam
    • If using tea bags use unbleached tea bags so any unpleasant chemicals don't leach into the water as it boils.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.4mg