Masala Chai
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 166
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 30
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 30
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 12
- Sodium
- 59
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
4 cups water
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chips
1 star anise
1 whole nutmeg
1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean, chopped fine
4 teaspoons black tea leaves, strong, robust tea works best
8 ounces grade "A" honey
Directions
- Bring the water and milk to a boil in a saucepot. Add the remaining ingredients, except honey turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain*. Add honey and mix well. Store in refrigerator. Can be served hot or cold.
- *Note if using a glass pitcher, make sure to thoroughly warm the pitcher before adding hot chai.