Simple and delicious authentic chai recipe you can make quickly and easily at home. Chai is a popular Indian spiced tea beverage made with black tea, spices, and milk.
Add the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and ginger to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Add the black tea to the spice mixture and simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
Add the milk, sugar, or honey to the mixture and simmer again. Keep stirring the mixture while it simmers for 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the chai sit for a minute or two to allow the flavors to meld together.
Strain the chai into mugs or teacups and enjoy.
Notes
Note:This is an authentic masala chai recipe, but there are many variations and personal preferences when it comes to making chai. Some people prefer to add more or less of certain spices or use different types of milk or sweeteners. Perfect for a hot cup of chai, but it also makes an excellent iced chai. Feel free to experiment and adjust the recipe to your liking!