# Masala Chai

A step-by-step guide to brewing the perfect cup of masala chai, emphasizing key techniques for a consistent result.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 Cup Milk
- 2 Green Cardamom
- 2 Inch Ginger
- 3 Cup Water
- 2 Cloves
- 3 tsp Tea Leaves
- 3 tsp Sugar
- Cinnamon Stick Powder
- Green Cardamom Powder

## Instructions

1. Take milk out of the fridge and leave it outside.
2. Crush green cardamom and ginger.
3. Put water in a saucepan and set the burner to high flame.
4. Once the water is boiling, turn the flame to medium-low, and add crushed ginger, green cardamom and cloves to the boiling water.
5. Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes so that the flavors can infuse.
6. Add the tea leaves and the sugar.
7. Once the tea settles, let the mixture boil on a medium flame.
8. Add the milk, and let it cook while mixing with a ladle.
9. Strain into a glass.
10. Add a pinch of cinnamon and a cardamom powder.

## Equipment

- Saucepan
- Strainer
- Cups
- Wooden board
- Mortar

## Tips

- Always take the milk from the fridge and let it sit outside.
- Boil the water before adding any other ingredient.
- It is VERY IMPORTANT to crush the ginger, do not grate it.
- In hot climates, add some fennel to the chai. This will help cool you down.
- In cold climates, add some black pepper or saffron. It helps when you have a cough or a cold.
- Add the sugar with the tea leaves, if you want a strong tea.
- Do not use cold milk or tea, you can also put some hot cinnamon and cardamom powder to give it that final aroma.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/sC124g6CSn8?si=1068u4CbwSqgtJgZ
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9ceabfb6-9700-4bd5-89f7-86d0cfae3db3
- Extracted: 2025-05-07

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