Easy Masala Chai Recipe

Name: Easy Masala Chai Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 whole cinnamon stick; 6-8 green cardamom pods; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 3-4 whole cloves; 2 ½ cups water; 2 Tbsp grated ginger ((for less intense ginger flavor, slice instead of grating)); 3 Tbsp loose leaf black tea ((or ~3-4 black tea bags // use decaf as needed)); 2 cups dairy-free milk; Sweetener such as stevia, organic cane sugar, or maple syrup to taste

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 3

Author : Minimalist Baker

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Ingredients

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1 whole cinnamon stick6-8 green cardamom pods1 tsp whole black peppercorns3-4 whole cloves2 ½ cups water2 Tbsp grated ginger ((for less intense ginger flavor, slice instead of grating))3 Tbsp loose leaf black tea ((or ~3-4 black tea bags // use decaf as needed))2 cups dairy-free milkSweetener such as stevia, organic cane sugar, or maple syrup to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and cloves to the bowl of a mortar (or cutting board) and use pestle (or heavy pan) to slightly crush the spices. You aren’t pulverizing into a powder, just slightly crushing into small pieces (see photo).

Step 2

To a medium saucepan add crushed spices, water, and grated (or sliced) ginger and bring to a boil over high heat. (Note: For a less gingery chai, reduce amount of ginger and slice rather than grating). Then reduce heat slightly to medium/medium-low and maintain a simmer for 15 minutes or until it reduces by about one-third.

Step 3

Add tea (loose leaf or bags) and dairy-free milk of choice (we love light canned coconut) and lower heat to low. Cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then turn off heat and let steep for 5 minutes more (covered) or longer for deeper flavor.

Step 4

Add sweetener of choice to taste (we prefer stevia or maple syrup, but sugar is more traditional). Strain through a fine mesh strainer before serving.

Step 5

Keep strained, cooled leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in a milk frother. Not freezer friendly.