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Hyderabadi Chai

A delightful blend of spices and tea offering a rich, creamy texture that warms both body and soul.
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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 whole milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 2-3 green cardamom pods crushed
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk or frother
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Strainer
  • Tea cups

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the loose black tea leaves, crushed cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water.
  3. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sugar and mix well until dissolved.
  5. Slowly add the whole milk to the saucepan.
  6. Increase the heat and bring the mixture back to a boil.
  7. Once boiled, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the chai into cups using a fine strainer.
  8. Serve the hot chai immediately.

Notes

For an extra frothy chai, whisk the milk vigorously before adding it to the tea.