Masala Chai (Spiced Tea)
This Masala Chai is filled with warming spices…perfect for sipping by the fire on a cold afternoon!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- 6 green cardamom pods smashed
- 6 whole allspice berries smashed
- 4 black peppercorns smashed
- 4 whole star anise pods
- 1 2” piece cinnamon stick
- 2-3 thinly sliced pieces of fresh ginger
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 Tbsp loose black tea leaves
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Using a small saucepan, combine water, cardamom, allspice, peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon stick and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add milk, tea leaves and honey; let simmer for 1-2 more minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and let steep for 2-3 more minutes.
- Pour chai into mugs through fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg
