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This article explains the easiest and the quickest way to make the traditional classic Indian tea. It has a taste and tempting aroma much loved for many centuries. This recipe makes enough for one cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoons tea leaves or tea powder
- 1 1-inch (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, crushed (optional)
- 4 green cardamoms, whole (optional)
- Crystallized sugar per taste
- 1/4 cup milk
Steps
- Set a metallic saucepan on the stove top or hob. Pour three quarters of a cup of water into it. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes on a low flame. Then add two teaspoons of tea leaves or powder, continuing to boil on the same flame.[1]
- Optionally, add the piece of freshly crushed ginger and four green cardamoms.[2] Add the crystallized sugar according to your taste. Simmer.[3]Advertisement
- Add quarter cup of milk.[4]
- Pour the solution from the saucepan to the teacup with the help of a tea strainer.[5]
- Serve the Indian tea hot.
- If you are creative in garnishing, you can always add a natural tea leaf on the tea before serving. (Do not add more than one, as tea leaves will become intense in taste, which makes the tea taste bitter).
Expert Q&A
Tips
- You are requested to not eat or drink too soon after consuming tea as it causes nausea and indigestion.[6]Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Metallic saucepan
- Water
- Tea strainer
References
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-milk-tea-masala-chai-355421
- ↑ https://foodviva.com/tea-recipes/milk-tea-recipe/
- ↑ https://foodess.com/authentic-indian-chai-tea-recipe/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/indian-masala-chai-190932
- ↑ https://www.justonecookbook.com/chai/
- ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/why-does-tea-make-you-nauseated
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