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Masala Chai (Tea)

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This masala chai is made by brewing a strong pot of black tea (use your favorite!) and pouring in a masala spiced and vanilla infused milk. I like to serve mine with shortbread cookies.
Course Drinks & Adult Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Keyword black tea, chai, masala, tea
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 74
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 6 teabags black tea
  • 2 tablespoons honey or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice or more to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and place 6 teabags into a teapot.
  • In the meantime, combine the honey, chai spice and whisk in the milk. Heat until steamy and hot, but do not boil. Remove off of the heat and add in the vanilla.
  • Pour the boiling water over teabags, cover the pot and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Then pour tea into mugs 3/4 of the way full. Stir the spiced milk before pouring it through a small fine-mesh strainer and into the cup of tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg