Spiced Milk Tea (Chai)
A South Asian-style spiced milk tea infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, warm and soothing.
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This cozy, aromatic spiced milk tea draws on traditional South Asian chai roots, blending warm spices for a deeply comforting sip perfect for cool days or quiet, relaxing moments.
Ingredients
water
4 cups
cardamom pods (crushed)
6
cloves (whole)
4
fennel seeds
1 teaspoon
loose-leaf black tea (Assam or Darjeeling preferred; place in tea infuser, or 4 tea bags (remove strings))
¼ cup
sugar
2 teaspoons
cinnamon stick
1 inch
fresh ginger (very thin)
1 slice
cumin powder
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whole or 2% milk
4杯
Instructions
1
Boil Water
In a large stew pot, bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat
2
Boil Spices
Place the cardamom pods, cloves, and fennel seeds in a large tea ball, or wrap them in a 6-inch square of coarse cheesecloth and tie into a bag with kitchen twine. Submerge the spice-filled tea ball in the water, then add tea, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cumin. Boil over medium heat for 10 minutes
3
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and bring to a boil again. Watch carefully to prevent overflow. Remove and discard the tea leaves and spices
4
Serve
Spoon the milk tea into cups. Cover the pot and keep the remaining milk tea warm on the stove until finished drinking (up to 1 hour)
