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Masala Chai

Nothing matches a perfect cup of chai to beat the semi winter chill
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 102
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ea Cardamom pods Crushed
  • 2 ea Clove Crushed
  • 1 inch Ginger Peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 ea Cinnamon Stick Crushed / Broken
  • 1 ea Star Anise Crushed / Broken
  • 2 tsp Loose Black Tea Good Tea, Please
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Milk Whole, the good stuff
  • 2 tsp Sugar "China White"

Equipment

  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

  1. In a small pot over medium heat bring the water to a boil
  2. Add the tea and spices, simmer for 2 minutes
  3. Add the milk, bring to a boil, we want bubbles
  4. Remove from the heat for 60 sec until the bubbles stop
  5. Bring the char back to a boil, remove from heat when the bubbles form once again
  6. Simmer until the color and texture desired are achived ( I go for 3 minutes)
  7. Add the sugar, strain into mugs and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 1mg

Notes

One of my go-to mid-afternoon drinks, perfect for a cold afternoon.

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