Chai Recipe [TEA] - GujaratiKanudo

Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: 15 mins | Active Time: 5 mins | Makes: 6 servings

 

Chai has numerous variations but is always a combination of tea, milk, and spices. Our version combines ginger and cloves with fragrant cardamom and fennel seeds.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups water
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 whole cloves, lightly crushed
• 1 4-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
• 6 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unflavored loose black tea (such as Darjeeling)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients, except the tea, in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, add tea, and steep, covered, for 5 minutes. Strain and serve.

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