Smoky Masala Chai
If you’re looking for a cozy beverage to warm you up on chilly evenings, Smoky Masala Chai is the perfect choice! This delightful concoction combines the bold flavors of smoky black tea with a medley of aromatic spices, creating an experience that soothes your soul. Ideal for winding down after a busy day or impressing guests at gatherings, this chai recipe is easily customizable to suit everyone’s taste. With its rich and warming essence, each sip invites comfort and relaxation, making it your go-to drink for autumn and winter nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately two servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp loose-leaf smoky black tea (like Lapsang Souchong) or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 4–5 black peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick (and star anise if using). Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add smoky black tea to the pot and steep for 3-4 minutes based on desired strength.
- Stir in milk and brown sugar. Simmer on low heat for another 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and strain into mugs to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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