Spiced Chai Tea
A comforting homemade spiced chai tea with a rich, aromatic blend of black tea, milk, and warm spices, topped with a frothy foam and garnished with cinnamon and star anise.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Crush ginger, cardamom, and star anise lightly with a mortar and pestle.
Step 2
Bring water, crushed spices, and cinnamon stick to a boil in a saucepan.
Step 3
Add tea leaves and simmer for 2 minutes over medium heat.
Step 4
Stir in milk and sugar, then simmer for another 2 minutes.
Step 5
Strain the chai into a cup, then froth the top with a milk frother.
Step 6
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on the foam and garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- mortar and pestle
- strainer
- milk frother
- measuring cups and spoons
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