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Masala Chai
2 servings · 15 min total
Robust black tea simmered with warming cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, sweetened and mellowed with milk. Comfort in a cup.
Ingredients
- 3 dl water
- 2 tsp black tea
- 4 tsp ground cardamom, crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 fresh ginger
- 2 tsp ground cloves
- 2½ dl milk
- 2 tbsp white sugar
Contains: Milk
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Method
- 1.
Simmer the spices — Bring the water to a boil in a small pot with the cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Simmer for 3 minutes to release their aroma.
- 2.
Steep the black tea — Add the black tea and simmer for 2 minutes until the water turns dark amber.
- 3.
Add milk and sugar — Pour in the milk and sugar, bring back to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant and richly coloured.
- 4.
Strain and serve — Strain into cups through a fine sieve and serve piping hot.