Traditional Indian Chai

Indulge in the comforting warmth of **Traditional Indian Chai**, a spiced tea blend bursting with authentic flavors and aromatic spices. This classic recipe combines robust black tea leaves with a harmonious mix of **fresh ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon**, steeped to perfection in a blend of water and creamy milk. Sweetened to taste with a touch of sugar, this chai is brought to life by a slow simmering process that allows the spices to fully infuse, creating a deeply soothing and flavorful beverage. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea breaks, this two-serving recipe is a quick and delightful way to experience the essence of Indian culture in just 15 minutes. Serve it piping hot and savor the medley of bold and fragrant notes in every sip.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 2 cloves
• 0.5 cinnamon stick

Directions

Step 1

Begin by crushing the fresh ginger, cardamom pods, and cloves using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their flavors.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the water with the crushed spices and the half cinnamon stick.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the water.

Step 4

Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan, and let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

Step 5

Next, pour the milk into the saucepan. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Add sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.

Step 7

Once the chai has reached a boil and the flavors are well blended, strain the tea into two cups using a fine mesh strainer.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy a soothing cup of traditional Indian chai.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	515.3 grams (515.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	198

Total Fat 6.10g	8%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 117mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 29.00g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 20.70g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 377mg	29%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 514mg	11%

*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: 26.5%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 56.1%