Masala Chai Latte
A warming Indian spiced tea latte simmered with whole spices, robust black tea, and steamed whole milk for a rich, fragrant drink that is both comforting and aromatic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp loose-leaf Assam black tea (or 2 bags)
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 slices fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 tsp granulated sugar or honey
Instructions
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1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with 4 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 6 slices thinly sliced fresh ginger, 6 whole black peppercorns, and 2 whole cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the spices for 3 minutes to bloom their flavor.
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3
Add 2 tsp loose-leaf Assam black tea (or 2 bags) to the saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes more.
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4
Pour in 1 cup whole milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until frothy and fragrant. Watch carefully so the milk does not boil over.
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5
Stir in 2 tsp granulated sugar or honey until dissolved.
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6
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into two mugs and serve immediately.