INDIAN CHAI
Aromatic and flavorful, Indian Chai is a spiced tea blend crafted with black tea, milk, and traditional spices like cardamom and ginger.
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Teaspoon
- 2 Cup or mug
- 1 Whisk or spoon
Ingredients
- Water
- Milk
- tea leaves or tea bags
- sugar
- spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, pepper etc.)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Heat about 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add Tea Leaves/Tea Bags: Add a generous amount of tea leaves or 2–3 tea bags for a strong brew. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate Spices (Optional): Add spices like cardamom, ginger, or cloves for flavor. Simmer for another minute.
- Pour Milk: Add ½ cup milk (adjust for preference) and bring to a gentle boil.
- Sweeten: Stir in sugar to taste. Let it simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the chai into a cup and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Estimate (per serving):
- Calories: 90–120 kcal
- Protein: 3–4 g
- Fat: 3–4 g
- Carbohydrates: 12–18 g
- Sugars: 10–15 g (depends on added sugar)
- Calcium: 100–150 mg
- Caffeine: 25–50 mg (depends on tea strength and quantity)