Cardamom Chai
Enjoy a fresh cup of Elaichi Chai, or Cardamom Tea, with this easy 10-minute recipe. The traditional Indian tea boasts a harmonious blend of robust black tea, fragrant green cardamom, and whole milk.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (or 2-3 black tea bags)
- 2-4 green cardamom pods crushed, or ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons sugar or to preference
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Toss in the crushed green cardamom pods and two teaspoons of black tea leaves.
- After 2-3 minutes, add the milk. Lower the heat to a medium to low flame. Let the chai simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the chai using a fine mesh sieve into 2 mugs.
- Add a teaspoon of sugar to each mug, or preferred amount of sweetener.
- Serve warm.
Notes
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- If you like a stronger chai, use 2 tea bags per person.
- If your green cardamom is old or not the best quality, add 2 per person. Be sure to crush them so the black seeds inside are exposed.
