Chai Masala
"This is like a fireplace and a warm blanket in a cup. It is comforting and energizing and relaxing and addictive all at the same time. It's kind of a lot of work for a cup of tea, but it is worth every minute. This is wonderful to serve to company instead of coffee and is sure to impress."
- Ready In:
- 17mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
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1 cup
- Serves:
- 1
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 5 -7 cardamom pods
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 small shard cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, roughly chopped
- 10 fennel seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 black tea bag
- sugar or honey
directions
- Mix all ingredients except sugar and tea.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
- Simmer mixture for 12 minutes.
- Add tea bag.
- Simmer 3 more minutes.
- Strain into a large mug.
- Add sugar or honey to taste.
- Enjoy!
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Reviews
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This is my go-to Chai recipe. It's been taped inside my cupboard for years (the print out is date stamped 5/3/2011.) There is comfort in the ritual of the measuring, the steeping, the straining and the mixing, as well as the comfort of the gorgeous way it makes the house smell. On top of all that, there is the comfort of the drink! -
thaaaaaaank you for putting this on here! i've been craving it. soo delicious.
Tweaks
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I like mine with 2 cups water, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. I use loose tea, and use 1 heaping tsp.
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I'm an opera singer and teacher living in Miami, FL. My mom taught me how to cook, and I absolutely love trying new flavors and techniques.
