Directions
- 1Caramelize the sugar until golden.
- 2Crush cardamom pods.
- 3Add cardamom pods, water, cloves, and cinnamon.
- 4Add tea bags and simmer.
- 5Add ginger.
- 6Add condensed milk.
- 7Reduce until thick and creamy.
- 8Strain and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 0.125 cup sugar
- 9 cardamom pods
- 6 cups water
- 2 cloves
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- few fresh ginger slices
- 4 black tea bags
- 0.5 cup condensed milk
Equipment
potmortarpestle
Tips
- Caramelizing the sugar is worth the patience, and builds the toasty caramel flavor for the chai.
- Condensed milk is key to the magic.
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