Homemade Masala Chai by @fitgreenmind

≈ 21 min

2 servings

💧

250 ml

Water

🫚

15 g

Ginger

🪵

3 g

Cinnamon stick

🫙

1 g

Cardamom pods

⚫

0.2 g

Peppercorns

🫖

4 g

Black tea bags

🥛

250 ml

Milk

  1. Smash
    • fresh ginger

    Smash or grate the fresh ginger.

  2. Crush
    • cardamom pods

    Lightly crush the cardamom pods and black peppercorns, if desired.

  3. Add
    • water
    • fresh ginger

    Add 250 ml water and the prepared ginger to a saucepan.

  4. Add
    • cinnamon stick
    • Water

    Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns to the water.

  5. Simmer
    • Water

    Simmer the spiced water for 2 minutes.

  6. Add
    • black tea bags
    • Water

    Add 2 black tea bags to the simmering spiced water.

  7. Simmer
    • Black tea bags

    Simmer the tea for 2 minutes.

  8. Pour
    • vanilla soy milk
    • Black tea bags

    Pour 250 ml vanilla soy milk into the tea.

  9. Boil

    Bring the chai to a boil, then reduce the heat before it overflows.

  10. Boil

    Bring the chai to a boil a second time, then remove it from the heat.

  11. Strain

    Strain the hot chai into 2 serving mugs.

  12. Serve

    Serve the masala chai warm.

Homemade Masala Chai by @fitgreenmind

≈ 21 min

2 servings

💧

250 ml

Water

🫚

15 g

Ginger

🪵

3 g

Cinnamon stick

🫙

1 g

Cardamom pods

⚫

0.2 g

Peppercorns

🫖

4 g

Black tea bags

🥛

250 ml

Milk

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Smash or grate the fresh ginger.

    🫚fresh ginger
    🔪knife
    🧀grater

  2. Step 2/12

    Lightly crush the cardamom pods and black peppercorns, if desired.

    🫙cardamom pods
    ⚫black peppercorns
    ✨mortar and pestle

  3. Step 3/12

    Add 250 ml water and the prepared ginger to a saucepan.

    💧water
    🫚fresh ginger
    🥄measuring cup

  4. Step 4/12

    Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns to the water.

    🪵cinnamon stick
    🫙cardamom pods
    ⚫black peppercorns

  5. Step 5/12

    Simmer the spiced water for 2 minutes.

  6. Step 6/12

    Add 2 black tea bags to the simmering spiced water.

    🫖black tea bags

  7. Step 7/12

    Simmer the tea for 2 minutes.

  8. Step 8/12

    Pour 250 ml vanilla soy milk into the tea.

    🥛vanilla soy milk
    🥄measuring cup

  9. Step 9/12

    Bring the chai to a boil, then reduce the heat before it overflows.

  10. Step 10/12

    Bring the chai to a boil a second time, then remove it from the heat.

  11. Step 11/12

    Strain the hot chai into 2 serving mugs.

    🧺fine-mesh strainer
    ☕serving mugs

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve the masala chai warm.

    ☕serving mugs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Beverages, Spices

Ingredients

Water, Ginger, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom pods, Peppercorns, Black tea bags, Milk

Notes

Water (1 cup), Ginger (a knob, smashed or grated), Milk (1 cup, milk of your choice, vanilla soy milk used)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Gluten-Free, Plant-based

Calories

70 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.5g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 150mg, Potassium: 170mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin D: 1.3mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.6mcg, Vitamin C: 1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

6 minutes

Overall

21 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cup, knife, grater, mortar and pestle, fine-mesh strainer, serving mugs

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Drink, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Cold Weather, Winter, Cozy Evening

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Indian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Warm, Silky

Flavors

Spicy, Aromatic, Warming, Earthy, Malty, Gingery, Peppery, Cinnamon

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours after preparation), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat gently until steaming), freezer : 1 month (Store in a freezer-safe container with headspace,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Whisk after reheating if separation occurs)