Masala Saffron Chai

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water to a pot on the stove.
  2. 2In a mortar and pestle, crush 1 tbsp of ginger, 3 black peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 green cardamom pods, and 2 cloves.
  3. 3Add the crushed spices to the pot with the water.
  4. 4Bring to a boil.
  5. 5Add 1 tbsp of loose Assam tea.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of milk and 1 tbsp of sugar.
  7. 7Strain into a mug.
  8. 8Add a pinch of saffron.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 3 pieces black pepper
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 pieces green cardamom
  • 2 pieces cloves
  • 1 tbsp loose Assam tea
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 pinch saffron

Equipment

potstovemortar and pestletea strainermug