Low Sodium Masala Chai
Warming, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this homemade masala chai is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your morning. Whole spices ā cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and ginger ā are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and richly tinted, building a flavor base that no store-bought mix can touch. The black tea goes in next, deepening the color to a gorgeous amber before the whole milk is added to round everything out into that signature creamy, caramel-hued cup. Because every ingredient here is chosen and measured by you, there's no need to second-guess a label or wonder what's hiding in a premixed blend. The sugar is entirely adjustable, so you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste before you even pour. Straining it fresh into your mug means every sip is smooth, bold, and exactly as comforting as it should be.
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4 servings
- 8 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
- 4 whole cloves
- 6 black peppercorns
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 2 cups water
- 3 tsp loose-leaf black tea or 3 black tea bags (such as assam or darjeeling)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2ā3 tbsp sugar, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, ginger, and star anise (if using) in a medium saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly tinted.
- 2
Add the black tea and simmer for 2 minutes, until the liquid is a deep amber-brown.
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