Basic Chai

Traditional chai has numerous variations, depending on which region it is brewed. This is a simple recipe with milk, sugar, and spices.

Easy
🍚 Asian

Servings

2

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

Cardamom

2

Cinnamon

3

Ginger, grated

4

2 spoons tea leaves

5

½ cup milk

6

Sugar to taste

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil, add the fresh spices, and boil for 1 minute.

1 minute

2

Add the tea leaves, cover, and steep for 3–5 minutes

3–5 minutes

3

Bring the milk to a boil.

4

Strain the tea mixture to remove the solids.

5

Add milk and sugar, and serve hot with samosas or kachoris.