Indian Masala Chai

Name: Indian Masala Chai
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¾ cup water; 1 tablespoon loose tea or 2 tea bags; 2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar; 2 to 3 cardamom pods, slit open or crushed; 1 to 1½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger; ½ teaspoon tea masala (easily available in any Indian grocery store); 2 cups oat milk

CategoryDrinks and Smoothies, Holiday CookingCuisineIndianDiets#gluten-free, #vegan

In India, chai is more than just a cup of tea to start the day. Chai is the answer to a hectic day at work, the perfect "warm" ice-breaker for social awkwardness, or the go-to drink for coping with stress. Chai can be enjoyed in all seasons with friends, family, or just by yourself.

Ingredients

¾ cup water

1 tablespoon loose tea or 2 tea bags

2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar

2 to 3 cardamom pods, slit open or crushed

1 to 1½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

½ teaspoon tea masala (easily available in any Indian grocery store)

2 cups oat milk

Instructions

In a saucepan on medium-high heat, pour water, tea, coconut sugar, cardamom pods. ginger and tea masala.

Let it boil for 5 minutes, which will enhance and meld all of the flavors.

After 5 minutes add the oat milk, and bring it to a gentle boil. Do not overboil.

Remove from the stove, strain, and serve.

Serves: 2 to 3

Note:
For this recipe, oat milk is highly recommended to get the consistency just right. Almond and soy milk can leave an aftertaste and have a watery consistency.

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Ingredients

¾ cup water

1 tablespoon loose tea or 2 tea bags

2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar

2 to 3 cardamom pods, slit open or crushed

1 to 1½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

½ teaspoon tea masala (easily available in any Indian grocery store)

2 cups oat milk

Directions

In a saucepan on medium-high heat, pour water, tea, coconut sugar, cardamom pods. ginger and tea masala.

Let it boil for 5 minutes, which will enhance and meld all of the flavors.

After 5 minutes add the oat milk, and bring it to a gentle boil. Do not overboil.

Remove from the stove, strain, and serve.

Serves: 2 to 3

Note:
For this recipe, oat milk is highly recommended to get the consistency just right. Almond and soy milk can leave an aftertaste and have a watery consistency.

Indian Masala Chai

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Indian Masala Chai