Simple Masala Chai from a Scratch
Basic easy recipe to make a creamy authentic masala chai
Equipment
- 2 small saucepans
- Kitchen sifter
Ingredients
- 2 heaped teaspoons of black tea leaves
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 inch of cinnamon
- 1 star anise
- 250 ml of water
- 150 ml of milk
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
Instructions
- Crush all spices using a pestle and mortar. Do not powder them, just break them into smaller pieces.
- Add spices into a small saucepan and turn on the heat to medium. Once they start releasing aroma, add water and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add tea leaves. Let them simmer for 2-3 minutes. Both tea leaves and simmering will reduce the total water content. If the heat is higher, the water will evaporate faster.
- Add milk and sugar and bring it to a boil again over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a clean saucepan. Now use the pulling method to aerate the tea. Pour it from one saucepan into another from a slight height several times until small bubbles form.
- Pour it into a cup and serve immediately.