Masala Chai Recipe (Indian Tea Recipe)

black tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: tea bags

Green tea is lower in caffeine and has more antioxidants.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery is often cheaper and less processed.

Heat water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Once the water comes to a boil, add ginger and chai masala powder and boil for 2-3 minutes.

Add sugar and black tea leaves and boil for 1 minute. You can adjust the sugar according to your taste.

Now add milk and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Keep stirring once in a while.

Strain the tea in 2 serving cups using a tea strainer and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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