A guide to Masala Chai

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Masala Chai, meaning "tea with spices" in Hindi, is a black tea simmered with spices with milk added for a delicious, cozy drink.

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Sharing tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life’s true delights.

There's nothing as good as the perfect cup of Indian Masala Chai whether it's in the middle of summer or for cozying up in the winter.

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Use small batch homemade chai spice to flavor your tea to your liking

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– 20 g green cardamom – 15 g black peppercorn – 15 g ground ginger – 15 g cinnamon – 5 g cloves – 2 g mace, optional – 1 g nutmeg – 1 g star anise, optional

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Or use whole spices!

Lightly smash them in a mortar and pestle to release their oils before simmering them in water

– 2 cups water – 2 teaspoon loose leaf black tea – 2 cardamom pods – 1 clove – 1 inch knob of ginger, – ¼ teaspoon black peppercorn, – ½ cinnamon stick – 1 cup whole milk – 2 teaspoon sugar

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Add chai spice or the lightly smashed whole spices and black tea leaves to a pot of boiling water. Allow the tea and spices to release flavor

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Pour in the milk of your choice and bring it to a rolling boil to get ready for the double boil

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Bring the chai to a boil, so that it starts aerating and bubbling to the top. Remove from heat until the bubbles come down. Bring it to a boil again. Remove from heat a 2nd time until the bubbles go back down.

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Simmer the chai until desired consistency and color. Remove from heat. – Strain the chai with a sieve into a tea pot. Mix in the sugar and serve with Parle-G biscuits.

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I've spent my entire life drinking chai and can't think of anything I love more to relax. I hope you love it as much as I do and cozy up with a cup today!

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