Indian Masala Chai

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Darjeeling or assam tea
  • 1 tsp Ginger, ground

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 6 Cardamom pods, green
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 Milk

• Liquids

  • 1 Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 6 green cardamom pods
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
• Darjeeling or Assam tea (can be found in Indian markets)
• milk
• water
• sugar

Directions

• To make the spice blend, add the first 3 ingredients into a spice blender and blend to a powder. You may use a mortar and pestle instead. Add the remaining spices and stir. Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight.
• To make Masala Chai (Indian Tea), for each cup of tea you want to make use the following: 1/2 cup water, 1 Tbs tea, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp sugar or more to taste, 1/4-1/2 tsp Chai Spice Blend.
• To make the tea, bring water and milk to a simmer, add tea, spice blend and sugar. Simmer while stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
• Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into cups, enjoy!

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