Authentic Homemade Indian Chai

Name: Authentic Homemade Indian Chai
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 8 oz water; 4 oz whole milk; granulated sugar (to taste (about 2 heaped teaspoons per serving, traditionally)); 1 heaping tablespoon of black tea (empty out tea bags to make a tablespoon if you don't buy loose leaves); 4 cardamom pods (smashed with side of a knife); small piece of cinnamon stick; 1/4 " coin of fresh ginger; pinch of fennel seeds (about 10 seeds)

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Prep Time: 1 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 6 minutes

Servings: 1

Author : Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

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8 oz water4 oz whole milkgranulated sugar (to taste (about 2 heaped teaspoons per serving, traditionally))1 heaping tablespoon of black tea (empty out tea bags to make a tablespoon if you don't buy loose leaves)4 cardamom pods (smashed with side of a knife)small piece of cinnamon stick1/4 " coin of fresh gingerpinch of fennel seeds (about 10 seeds)

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Bring water and milk to a simmer with desired spices in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to lowest setting and add tea. Steep until tea takes on a deep, pinky-tan colour, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain into a cup and stir in sugar to taste.