How to Make Indian Milk Tea

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This article explains the easiest and the quickest way to make the traditional classic Indian tea. It has a taste and tempting aroma much loved for many centuries. This recipe makes enough for one cup of tea.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoons tea leaves or tea powder
  • 1 1-inch (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, crushed (optional)
  • 4 green cardamoms, whole (optional)
  • Crystallized sugar per taste
  • 1/4 cup milk

Steps

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    Pour three quarters of a cup of water into it. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes on a low flame. Then add two teaspoons of tea leaves or powder, continuing to boil on the same flame. [1]
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    [2] Add the crystallized sugar according to your taste. Simmer. [3]
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    • If you are creative in garnishing, you can always add a natural tea leaf on the tea before serving. (Do not add more than one, as tea leaves will become intense in taste, which makes the tea taste bitter).
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      • You are requested to not eat or drink too soon after consuming tea as it causes nausea and indigestion. [6]
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      Things You'll Need

      • Metallic saucepan
      • Water
      • Tea strainer

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-milk-tea-masala-chai-355421
      2. ↑ https://foodviva.com/tea-recipes/milk-tea-recipe/
      3. ↑ https://foodess.com/authentic-indian-chai-tea-recipe/
      4. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/indian-masala-chai-190932
      5. ↑ https://www.justonecookbook.com/chai/
      6. ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/why-does-tea-make-you-nauseated

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