How to Make Indian Milk Tea

Last Updated: November 18, 2024 References

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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Serve the Indian tea hot.
- 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).