📝 Ingredients (Serves 2 cups)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 1 cup |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Tea leaves | 2 tsp |
| Sugar (optional) | 1.5 tsp (adjust) |
| Fresh ginger | ½ inch (crushed) |
| Green cardamom pods | 2 pods (crushed) |
| Clove (optional) | 1 piece |
| Cinnamon stick (optional) | ½ inch stick |
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (Beginner-Friendly)
🔥 Step 1: Boil Spices in Water
Description:
Take 1 cup of water in a pan. Add crushed ginger, cardamom, and optional spices (clove, cinnamon).
Boil for 2–3 minutes to release the flavors.
🍂 Step 2: Add Tea Leaves
Add 2 teaspoons of tea leaves to the boiling water.
Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
🥛 Step 3: Add Milk
Now pour in 1 cup of milk and stir.
Let it simmer until it reaches your preferred color (light or strong).
Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
🍬 Step 4: Add Sugar
Add sugar to taste (1–2 tsp). Stir well and let it mix for 1 minute.
🫖 Step 5: Strain and Serve
Turn off the gas.
Use a tea strainer to pour chai into cups.
🧾 Nutrition (Per Cup Approx.)
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fats | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
💡 Bonus Tips
Want stronger chai? Add more tea leaves.
Avoid boiling milk too long — it can overflow.
Use jaggery instead of sugar for a healthier version.