How to brew Chai?
Chai is a cuppa of emotion in India. A drink so versatile that enables one to create flavours and conversations you love. The beauty of chai is that it is comforting to drink made with a variety of spices that deliver bold flavours to the teacup. Every house has their very own version of this must have beverage.
Brewing a cup of chai can be as easy as dropping a tea bag in hot water or as complex as grinding your own spices be it masala chai, cutting chai or plain simple adrak wali chai (ginger tea). The result is a creamy cup of black tea subtly spiced and fragrant with just the right amount of sweetness, so near perfect that will make you come home to make a pot of this tea anytime.
Here is a quick and easy step-by-step guide to make an enjoyable cup of chai every time!
Here's what you'll need to make 100ml of chai-
- 2-3 grams of loose-leaf chai
- A large pan
- 70 ml of water
- 30 ml of milk
- Infuser teapot and a kulhad cup (earthen cup)
- Sugar to taste
STEP 1Take a large pan, measure and add 70 ml of water. Bring it to a boil. |
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STEP 2Add 2-3 teaspoon or 2-3 grams loose leaf tea to the pan. |
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STEP 3Stir the pan continuously after adding tea and bring the concoction to a boiling point. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes. |
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STEP 4Add 30 ml of fresh milk to the pan and allow it to boil for another 2-3 minutes until the desired colour is achieved. |
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STEP 5Strain the tea in an infuser tea pot. |
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STEP 6Pour the tea in a kulhad cup and serve with cookies and snacks. |