Homemade Chai

A warming and aromatic Indian spiced tea made with fresh ginger, whole spices, black tea, and milk. This traditional chai recipe creates a rich and comforting beverage with the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.

6 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 inch fresh ginger
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 10 whole whole cloves
  • 6 whole cardamom pods
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 6 bags black tea
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup golden brown sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine first 5 ingredients in medium saucepan. Using mallet or back of large spoon, lightly crush or bruise spices. Add 6 cups water; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pan, and simmer gently 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add milk and sugar. Bring tea just to simmer over high heat, whisking until sugar dissolves. Strain chai into teapot and serve hot.

    20 min

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