How to make Arabic shai tea with milk (chai)

black tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: tea bags

Green tea offers health benefits and tea bags are often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

Heat the water, spices, sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling, being careful not to let it boil over.

Boil for about 10 minutes until the sugar starts to caramelize with the milk and the spices release their flavor.

Add the tea and heat for just a minute or two until the mixture turns brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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