Authentic Masala Chai with Spices and Ginger

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You're going to crush whole spices and simmer them with fresh ginger to build an aromatic base, then steep black tea and finish by bringing the milk and sugar to a boil three times for that perfect creamy texture. The whole process takes just 20 minutes but fills your kitchen with incredible chai aromas – perfect for those cozy moments.

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    Crush the spices

    Get out a mortar and pestle and add the cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, peppercorns and a piece of cinnamon. Crush the spices lightly to release their aroma – there's no need to grind them to a powder, just break them up enough to unlock their full flavour in the tea.

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    Simmer the base with ginger

    Pour water into a small saucepan, add slices of fresh ginger and the crushed spices. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and let it bubble away softly for 5 to 10 minutes, until the water is beautifully fragrant.

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    Steep the black tea

    Take the pan off the heat and let it cool slightly so the tea doesn't turn bitter. Then add the loose black tea and let it steep for 5 minutes. This creates a strong, well-balanced base for your chai.

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Authentic Masala Chai with Spices and Ginger

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Active time total 18 min
Prep 5 min Cook 13 min
Plus 7 min of resting (not counted in active time)
10 Ingredients
4 Steps
Medium Difficulty

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About this recipe

Know that feeling when it's miserable outside and all you want is to wrap yourself in a blanket with a mug of something that warms you right through? Forget instant mixes full of additives. True Indian Masala Chai is like a warm hug in liquid form – fragrant with exotic spices, fiery ginger and sweet milk. The result will taste even better than your favourite tea house's version. Let's fill the flat with amazing aromas, then curl up under that blanket!

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