Masala Chai at home
- Yield 2
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 20 minutes
Masala Chai at home is a drinks recipe on Avoteb. The yield on the card is 2. Plan on 20 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or any plain plant-based milk)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons loose black tea (strong Assam recommended)
- 1 –2 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- 6 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 1/2 –2 inches fresh ginger, crushed
- 6 –8 whole black peppercorns, lightly cracked
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- optional: 1 whole clove
Method
Bring to a boil the spices. Mix the water and all of the spices in a small saucepan. Raise to a rolling boil over a hot burner, then reduce slightly and boil uncovered for 5–7 minutes, until the liquid is deeply fragrant and slightly reduced.
Tip in the black tea and return to a lively let it bubble gently. Bring to a boil for 1–2 minutes, until the tea darkens and smells robust.
Finish the chai. Tip in the milk and add the sugar. Raise the chai back to a let it bubble gently, then reduce the heat and let it bubble gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rich, aromatic, and lightly frothy.
Strain and serve. Lift from the heat and strain into mugs. Check the seasoning and adjust sweetness if needed, then serve hot.
