Authentic Homemade Indian Chai Tea Recipe

 

It’s December which means fiery slow yoga flows in warm cozy spaces, followed by a Winter Warmer cuppa. And we’ve got just the recipe to feast your taste buds on. Tried, tested and 100% approved by ZB HQ, this one’s a keeper.

 
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You’ll need roughly one part milk to two parts water, lots of tea leaves or tea bags, strong infusion, plenty of sugar, and optional addition of sweet spices.

Ingredients:

  • 220ml water

  • 110ml dairy-free milk (oat milk works best)

  • Sugar to taste (coconut sugar is our choice) - About 2 heaped teaspoons per serving, traditionally.

  • 1 heaped tablespoon of black tea (empty out tea bags to make a tablespoon if you don't have loose leaves)

Add any (or all) of these spices:

  • 4 cardamom pods smashed with side of a knife

  • 1 small piece of cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)

  • 1/4 coin of fresh ginger

  • A pinch of fennel seeds (roughly 10 seeds)

  • 1 star anise

  • A pinch of cloves

    method:

  • Bring water, milk and chai spices to a simmer in a small saucepan on the stove.

  • Reduce heat and add in black tea.

  • Wait for tea to steep until it’s a deep, pinky-beige colour, stirring occasionally.

  • Strain the warm spiced mixture into a mug; this will hold back the whole spices and tea leaves.

  • Stir in a teaspoon of sugar into your mug and sweeten to taste.

 
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