Easy Authentic Masala Chai

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This is a great way to make masala chai from scratch in just a few minutes!

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Total Time:
21 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped

  • 4 whole cloves

  • ½ cinnamon stick

  • 5 pods green cardamom pods, crushed

  • 1 pod black cardamom, split open

  • 2 black tea bags

  • cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and black cardamom; simmer until flavors infuse, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and sugar; bring back to a boil. Strain tea into mugs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99 Calories
2g Fat
18g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 235mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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