How to make homemade chai?

Masala chai is a beverage originating from southern India, where it was used in a sacred manner to energize the body, activate it, and keep the mind alert. It is made up of spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, star anise, and of course, black tea. Enjoy this incredible homemade chai recipe!
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom, whole
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 sticks cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons black tea
  • star anise pod, for decoration
  • cinnamon, for decoration
Preparation
10 mins
15 mins
Low
  • Heat the milk and water over medium heat and keep it on the stove.
  • With the help of a mortar and pestle, grind the spices one by one and slowly add them to the milk. The total infusion process will take approximately 15 minutes.
  • Finally, add the sugar and black tea; infuse for 1 minute and strain.
  • Serve in heat-resistant cups or glasses; decorate with cinnamon and star anise.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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