Masala chai

 Here's a simple Masala Chai recipe for you



Ingredients

Water – 1 cup

Milk – 1 cup

Black tea leaves (or tea bags) – 2 teaspoons

Sugar– 1-2 teaspoons (adjust to taste)

Fresh ginger – 1-inch piece, crushed

Cardamom pods – 2-3, crushed

Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece

Cloves – 2-3

Black peppercorns – 2 (optional)


Instructions

Boil the spices: In a saucepan, add water, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black peppercorns (if using). Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.


Add tea leaves: Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the boiling water with the spices. Let it steep for 2-3 minutes. If you prefer a stronger tea flavor, you can let it steep a little longer.


Add milk and sugar: Add the milk and sugar to the mixture. Stir it well and bring it to a boil again. Keep an eye on the chai as it can overflow quickly when it starts to boil.

Strain and serve: Once the tea has reached a boil and has a rich color, strain it into cups. Serve hot.


Calories

Water – 1 cup  0 calories  

Milk – 1 cup (whole milk) ~150 calories (varies by fat content, 2% milk = ~125 calories, skim milk = ~80 calories)  

Black tea leaves (or tea bags) – 2 teaspoons ~0 calories  

Sugar – 1-2 teaspoons ~16-32 calories (1 teaspoon = 16 calories)  

Fresh ginger – 1-inch piece, crushed~2 calories  

Cardamom pods – 2-3, crushed~5 calories  

Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece ~2 calories  

Cloves– 2-3 ~1 calorie  

Black peppercorns– 2 (optional) ~0 calories  


Enjoy your authentic, flavorful, Masala Chai!

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