Chai

Chai

Chai

Chai: To serve 2

1-2 Cups of filtered water
1” root of ginger minced
2-3 cardamom pods seeds powder
1-2 leaves of fresh basil/mint (Optional)
2-3 Tsp of loose black tea leaves
2 tsp sugar
1/3-1/2 cup of whole milk (If using 2% or lower fat milk, increase the milk quantity and decrease the water quantity)

Bring the water to a gentle boil. Add the spices and let boil on medium heat. Add the milk (1/3 cup) and the tea leaves (2 Tsp) and let boil on medium heat. Depending on if you like a more creamy tea, add more milk and if you want it stronger, add more tea leaves. The color of the tea should look like rose colored sand.. (open to own interpretation) J. Bring to a boil and add the sugar. Mix well and remove from stove. Cover and let sit for 1 minute. Using a sieve, strain the tea into tea cups. Enjoy!

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