Homemade Chai: Authentic Indian Milk Tea Recipe
This authentic Indian Milk Tea recipe, also known as Homemade Chai, combines aromatic spices and strong tea brewed with milk for a comforting and flavorful beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Milk (Can be substituted with almond or cashew milk for a vegan option)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Tea Powder (Chai Ki Patti) (Use a strong brand like Brooke Bond or Wagh Bakri)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (Adjust according to sweetness preference, up to 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (Fresh grated ginger for a spiced kick)
- 2 pods Cardamom (Crushed for a fragrant touch)
- 1 pinch Cinnamon (For warmth and cozy flavor)
Instructions
- How to Make Indian Milk Tea
In a pot, mix together 1 cup of water and 1 cup of whole milk. - Add tea and sugar
Stir in 1 tablespoon of tea powder and 1 tablespoon of sugar, adjusting sugar to taste. - Boil the mixture
Heat over medium flame until it comes to a rolling boil. - Simmer
Lower the heat and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. - Strain and serve
Pour the brewed tea through a strainer into cups and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to sweetness preference, up to 2 tablespoons.
- Whole milk can be substituted with almond or cashew milk for a vegan option.
- Use a strong tea brand like Brooke Bond or Wagh Bakri for authentic flavor.
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