IndiaMediumMocktail

Irani Chai

Hyderabad's creamy café chai.

LevelMedium
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 150 mlWater
  • 2 tspBlack tea
  • 150 mlMilk
  • 30 mlCondensed milk

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Saucepan

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make an Irani Chai

  1. Brew the tea in the water on very low heat for 10 minutes so it gets strong.
  2. Separately, simmer the milk with the condensed milk for 10 minutes until creamy.
  3. Pour half tea and half milk into a cup.

Garnish: Osmania biscuit on the side

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