Masala Chai I
Masala chai is a spiced version of the typical Indian milk tea. As with much of Indian cuisine, the exact mix of dry spices varies greatly and is often handed down in families from one generation to the next. Ingredients…
Recipe Types chai
Yogi Tea
Yogi tea is a spiced tea similar to chai. It is also the brand name of a line of herbal teas. Ingredients 15 whole cloves 20 black peppercorns 3 sticks of cinnamon 20 green cardamom pods (crushed or split) 8…
Pakistani Chai
Pakistani chai is divided into two types. The regular, more popular one is chai (pronounced “cha” in the Punjab region of Pakistan); Another variety, popular in the Kashmir region of Pakistan, is called dud patti (literally “milk tea”). The only…
One Cup Chai
This is a simple guide to brewing one cup’s worth of chai. Ingredients ¾ cup water 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon earl grey tea leaves 6 cardamom seeds 8 cloves 3 black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick (or…
Indian Chai
Ingredients ½ cup water ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon tea leaves 2 teaspoons sugar OR 1 packet artificial sweetener (adjust according to taste) Dash of chai masala (a little more than a pinch depending on your taste) Equipment 1 saucepan…
Dud Patti (Milk Tea)
Instead of adding milk to tea brewed with water, this method steeps the tea leaves directly in hot milk. Ingredients 2 ½ cups milk 2 heaping teaspoons loose tea leaves Equipment 1 medium/small pan (must be at least 5 inches…
Basic Chai
Traditional chai has numerous variations, depending on which region it is brewed. This is a simple recipe with milk, sugar, and spices. Ingredients Cardamom Cinnamon Ginger, grated 2 spoons tea leaves ½ cup milk Sugar to taste Procedure Bring 1…