“The key to a great chai is patience,” Asha Gomez insists. The essence of a good cup of chai depends in taking the time to infuse your milk and water with spice. For Asha, a touch of grated nutmeg in your cup of chai is optional, “but oh so decadent.”
Chai
Makes 2 Servings
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 4/5 pods of cardamom freshly crushed in a pestle
- 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons of black Assam tea
Instructions
- Heat your milk and water on a low, low flame with your spices, and let it simmer for a good 15 minutes until you can smell the aroma of the spice permeating your kitchen. At this point drop your tea in and let it seep for 4 minutes.
- Strain and serve your cup of chai.
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this is a nice tea recipe,what can you use in place of cardamom if not locally available?
Hi Dannie,
If you cannot find cardamom locally, you can always purchase online and have it shipped to you. Happy Baking!