10 Min
GF
NF
Cardamom Chai
This is an afternoon tea staple in India. Nothing can make a kitchen smell warm and delicious like fresh pot of chai can.
This is an afternoon tea staple in India. Nothing can make a kitchen smell warm and delicious like fresh pot of chai can.
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves
6
Directions
Step 1
On high heat, in a 3 to 4 quart saucepan, bring the water and cardamom pods to a boil. Lower the heat; cover the saucepan and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.
Step 2
Increase the heat to high again and add the tea, milk, and sugar (or honey) and bring it back to a boil. Right after it comes to a boil, turn the heat off and let the chai rest for 2 to 3 minutes, covered.
Step 3
Strain and serve. Can be enjoyed warm or chilled and served over ice.
Notes & Variations
- If using honey, add after chai comes off the heat and rests.
- Most brands of black (orange pekoe) teabags will work with this recipe (i.e. PG Tips). If using loose Assam tea, use 1 tablespoon.
- Try with preferred non-dairy milks.
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 teaspoons green cardamom pods
3 to 4 Assam or Darjeeling tea bags
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional)
Step 1
On high heat, in a 3 to 4 quart saucepan, bring the water and cardamom pods to a boil. Lower the heat; cover the saucepan and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.
Step 2
Increase the heat to high again and add the tea, milk, and sugar (or honey) and bring it back to a boil. Right after it comes to a boil, turn the heat off and let the chai rest for 2 to 3 minutes, covered.
Step 3
Strain and serve. Can be enjoyed warm or chilled and served over ice.
4 cups water
2 teaspoons green cardamom pods
3 to 4 Assam or Darjeeling tea bags
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional)
Notes & Variations
- If using honey, add after chai comes off the heat and rests.
- Most brands of black (orange pekoe) teabags will work with this recipe (i.e. PG Tips). If using loose Assam tea, use 1 tablespoon.
- Try with preferred non-dairy milks.
Tags:
10 Min
GF
NF
Tags:
10 Min
GF
NF
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