Indian
Masala Chai

Ingredients

Chai
Water
1 cups Water
(Fresh & cold)
1/2 cup Whole Milk
Full fat preferred
Milk
Tea
2 tbsp Indian Tea Powder
Brand doesn't matter much
1-2 tbsp Sugar
To taste
Sugar
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Spice Mix

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Cardamom
4 Green Cardamom
Crushed
Ginger
1" Fresh Ginger
Grated or crushed
Black Pepper
4 Black Peppers
Whole or crushed
Cinnamon
1 Cinnamon stick
Whole or crushed
🌴
1 Cinnamon Stick
Small piece
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1. Boil & Spice

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Boiling spices
1. Add water to a Pan
2. Toss in crushed spices (like Salt Bae!)
3. Bring to a rolling boil
Let spices infuse 2-3 mins
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2. Add Tea

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Tea brewing
1. Dump in tea leaves (CTC is MVP)
2. Lower the heat a bit
3. Simmer 2 mins, contemplate life
Watch that rich amber color!
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3. Add Milk

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Chai with milk
1. Pour in the milk
2. Add sugar (we won't judge!)
3. Stir gently to combine
Should turn caramel-colored now
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4. Boil & Strain

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Straining chai
1. Bring to a full boil
2. Save it before it spills!
3. Repeat 2-3x for creaminess
Strain. Sip. Burn tongue. No regrets.
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Pro Tips

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Fresh Spices:
Crush spices just before brewing for maximum aroma.
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The Danger Zone:
Watching milk rise is India's fave sport!
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Serve Hot:
Warm your cups beforehand. Chai is best piping hot!
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Rashem Pandit
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