Chai
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
During my travels in India, I stayed a few days with the wealthy Indian aunt of a friend of mine. I will never forget sipping Indian-style tea, or chai, on her veranda while she complained that her cook could not make a proper Western-style cup of tea— he insisted on boiling the tea leaves, milk, and sugar all together! I did not dare to admit that I preferred the Indian way.
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 c milk
- 2 whole-leaf black teabags split open
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves or 1/8 t ground clove
- 1 t whole cardamom seeds or 1/8 t ground cardamom
- a pinch of fresh ground black pepper
- 2 T sugar
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
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Simmer on low heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pass through a sieve or tea strainer to remove spices and tea leaves.
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Serve hot or cold.