Do you want to make a perfect masala chai at home? Here is a simple, step-by-step recipe for making perfect masala chai at home. Swipe to learn!
Ingredients
You will need these ingredients to make a perfect masala tea at home: one cup of water, one cup of milk, two teaspoons of black tea leaves or tea bags, one teaspoon of sugar, one inch of grated ginger, 2-3 green cardamom, 2-3 whole cloves, and a cinnamon stick of roughly 1 inch.
BOIL WATER
Firstly, boil one cup of water and pour in two teaspoons of tea leaves or tea bags. Steep it in hot water for 2–3 minutes to make good tea.
Add Spices
Once the tea water is boiled, add 2-3 crushed cardamoms, 2-3 whole cloves, one inch of cinnamon stick, and around one inch of grated ginger. Now, boil them for 5–6 minutes.
Add Milk
Now, add one cup of fresh milk to the tea and steep it for 7-8 minutes or until the milk gets brown and aromatic.
ADD SUGAR (OPTIONAL)
Now add one teaspoon of sugar to the tea. This is an optional step. If you are making sugar-free tea, you can skip this step.
Strain and Serve
Sift the masala tea into the cups using a sieve with a fine mesh to separate the tea leaves and spices.
CONCLUSION
Follow these simple steps to make a perfect masala tea at home. You can adjust the ingredients according to your taste.