Description
Indian Tea, also known as Milk Tea or Chai, is a comforting, aromatic beverage made with black tea leaves, milk, water, and sugar. Perfect for breakfast, evening snacks, or anytime you need a warm, soothing drink.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons tea powder (chai ki patti)
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, water, tea powder, and sugar.
- Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the color changes to light brown.
- Adjust strength by adding more tea powder if desired and simmer briefly.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer. Discard the tea leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Masala Chai: Add cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, or chai masala for a spiced version.
Ginger Tea: Add fresh ginger slices while simmering.
Mint Chai: Add fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.
Vegan Option: Replace milk with almond, cashew, or oat milk.
Sweeter Chai: Increase sugar to taste.
Thick and Creamy: Use only milk instead of water.
Light Chai: Increase the water-to-milk ratio for a thinner tea.
Cold Chai: Serve over ice for iced tea.
Jaggery Chai: Use jaggery instead of sugar for a richer sweetness.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
