“Chai” simply means tea – “masala chai” the spiced milk tea brewed everywhere in India by the chaiwala. Black tea simmers with milk, ginger and spices into a warming infusion.
Every family has its blend: cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger, sometimes pepper. Sweet, aromatic and reviving.
Servings2
Time15 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
Black tea (Assam)★2 tsp
Milk300 ml
Ginger, fresh1 piece
Cardamom, cinnamon, clove★some of each
Sugar2 tbsp
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Lightly crush the spices, bring to a boil with water, ginger and tea.
2
Add the milk and sugar.
3
Simmer for 5 min until the tea is strong and aromatic.
4
Strain into cups.
Make it original
Assam tea and whole spices make real chai. Available in the Asia Boutique.
