Best 2 Chai Spiced Indian Tea Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to India with our featured dish, Chai Spiced Indian Tea. This aromatic beverage is a harmonious blend of spices, black tea, and milk, offering a symphony of flavors and aromas. Indulge in its warm embrace as it soothes your senses and invigorates your spirit. Our collection of recipes delves into variations of this classic tea, including a traditional stovetop method, a quick and convenient microwave version, and a refreshing iced tea recipe for those hot summer days. Each recipe caters to different preferences and occasions, ensuring you find the perfect way to savor this delightful beverage. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delightful exploration of Chai Spiced Indian Tea.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASALA CHAI (INDIAN SPICED TEA)

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this is a classic indian masala chai. i would venture to say half a billion people are drinking some version of this every morning. and for good reason -- it is super delicious!

Provided by Bonnie bonbon

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water
3 -5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2 -3 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sucanat
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Steps:

put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
cover and let simmer for few minutes.
add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
steep for 5 minutes.
pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.

CHAI (SPICED INDIAN TEA)

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There are several (maybe hundreds ?) other chai recipes posted all over the Internet, but none have quite the lineup of spices that are included in this recipe, which I really liked a lot. It's delicious!

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Hot Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup half & half milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1/2 inch cinnamon stick)
1/3 tsp ground cardamom (or 3 cardamom pods)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves (or 2 whole cloves, crushed)
3 bags black tea (green tea and tea blends don't work well)
1/2 to 1 tsp sugar, or to taste

Steps:

1. Place water, half and half, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves in tea pot or saucepot and let it reach a low boil. Stir well, and let boil 2 more minutes.
2. While still boiling, add the tea bags and let it reach desired tea strength.
3. Add sugar as desired, and serve hot.

Tips:

For an authentic chai experience, use freshly ground spices. You can find pre-ground chai spice blends, but they may not be as flavorful.
If you don't have a cheesecloth bag, you can use a tea infuser or strainer. Just make sure that the holes are small enough to keep the spices from escaping.
Be careful not to boil the milk. Boiling can cause the milk to scorch and ruin the flavor of the chai.
Sweeten the chai to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener of your choice.
Chai can be served hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Chai is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed at any time of day. It's perfect for warming up on a cold winter day or cooling down on a hot summer day. And because it's so easy to make, you can enjoy chai whenever you want. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink, give chai a try. You won't be disappointed.