My Chai

Warm, soothing, and brimming with bold aromatic spices, "My Chai" is your ticket to a perfectly spiced homemade tea experience. Infused with the robust flavors of freshly grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, and black peppercorns, this chai blends traditional Indian-style tea with customizable sweetness and creaminess, thanks to whole milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative. Ready in just 15 minutes, this comforting recipe is ideal for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings, with garnishes like nutmeg or star anise adding an extra touch of indulgence. Serve it hot and let the rich aroma and earthy spices transport you to cozy bliss. Perfect for chai lovers and tea enthusiasts alike, "My Chai" is simplicity and flavor at its best.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags)
• 1 cup whole milk (or your preferred milk alternative)
• 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated or sliced
• 4 pods cardamom pods, crushed
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 peppercorns black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 pinch optional ground nutmeg or star anise (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and crushed peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and allow the spices to simmer for 4-5 minutes, releasing their flavors into the water.

Step 3

Add the black tea leaves (or tea bags) to the saucepan and let it steep for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the milk and sugar, adjusting the sweetness to taste. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring to prevent the milk from scorching.

Step 5

Once the chai comes to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to fully combine the flavors.

Step 6

Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into mugs to remove the spices and tea leaves.

Step 7

Garnish with a pinch of ground nutmeg or a small piece of star anise, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	744.4 grams (744.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	194

Total Fat 9.20g	12%
Saturated Fat 5.30g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 22.60g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 12.30g
Protein 9.10g	18%

Vitamin D 124IU	620%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 488mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 43.1%