Chai Tea - Spiced Indian Tea- Masala Chai Recipe
Masala chai, a spiced Indian tea, is a comforting blend of black tea, milk, and aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. Loved for its rich flavor and warming properties, it’s more than a beverage—it’s a cherished tradition.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 52kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup water
- 3 teaspoon Black Tea Powder or use 3 black tea bags
- ½ cup milk use plant based if vegan
- ½ inch ginger root minced or shredded
Spices and Herbs ( Optional but highly recommended )
- ½ teaspooon fennel seeds
- 2 whole green cardamom
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
Optional
- 2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
How to Make Chai Tea - Spiced Indian Tea
- Place a sauce pan on medium heat. Add water. Add fennel seeds, slightly crushed cardamom pods and cinnamon stick and sweetener of your choice.
- Bring to a boil. Add milk and let it come to gental boil. Add black tea powder and freshly shredded ginger.
- Stir well and turn the heat off. (don’t continue to boil the tea, it may get bitter)
- Let it steep at least 5 minutes.
- Using a mesh strainer, strain into a glass or mug. Enjoy warm. Chai Cheers !
How To Make Instant Pot Chai Tea ?
- Add a cup of water in the main insert. Place all ingredients except milk in another smaller container that can fit inside the main insert.
- Place a trivet and put the tea mixture container over the trivet. Close the lid.
- Choose 3 minutes cooking time on high. After it's done cooking, let the pressure release naturally.
- After it is safe to open the lid, take the inner pot out. Strain the tea. Add in separately warmed milk. Mix well. Serve warm and enjoy !
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g