Masala Chai
India's everyday chai.
LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves1
Ingredients
- 150 mlWater
- 150 mlMilk
- 2 tspBlack tea
- 2 slicesGinger
- 2Cardamom
- 2 tspSugar
- 2Cloves (optional)
- 1 pinchBlack pepper (optional)
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Saucepan
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Masala Chai
- Crush the ginger and cardamom and boil them in the water for 2 minutes.
- Add the tea leaves and boil for 1 more minute.
- Add the milk and sugar. Let it come to the boil twice.
- Strain into cups.