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Masala Chai (Chai Tea Latte)
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Masala Chai (Chai Tea Latte)

Infused Milk Tea with Ginger
Prep Time5 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chai latte, chai tea latte, masala chai
Author: Annely
Servings: 6

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Equipment

  • pot
  • Sieve
  • big bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 1 liter milk
  • 500 ml water
  • 2 tbsp black tea
  • 1 cm ginger
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 5 star anise
  • 15 cloves
  • 3 tbsp honey or use any other sweetener (agave syrup, sugar or maple syrup)

Instructions

  • Add water and milk to a pot.
  • Clean the ginger and cut thin slices.
  • Add the spices: cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, and star anise. Make sure to crush the cardamom pods with the bottom of a glass.
  • Add the black tea and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Use a sieve and a large bowl to strain and discard the spices.
  • Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon. OPTIONAL: froth the milk before serving.