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Bhakti Chai

Homemade Bhakti Chai combines bold spices with creamy texture for a comforting beverage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea or 4 tea bags
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar or honey to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Strainer
  • Mug or cup for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing the 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Once boiling, add the loose black tea or tea bags to the water.
  3. Add the grated ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and ground cloves.
  4. Stir in the sugar or honey, adjusting to your preferred sweetness.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the milk, then increase the heat slightly until it’s just about to boil.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
  8. Pour the chai into your favorite mug and enjoy it warm.

Notes

Adjust the spice levels according to your taste; more ginger adds a nice kick!