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How to Make Spiced Chai

4,081 views · Published 2 August 2010 · 1:46 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Howcast · 2010 · Howto & Style

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A sweet and spicy milk-based tea from India, chai is a tasty alternative to coffee.

Step 1: 
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

Tip
Experiment with other spices, such as black peppercorns and star anise, to discover the flavor you prefer.

Step 2: 
Add the tablespoons of black tea to the water. Increase the heat. Once the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for five to eight minutes.

Tip
Your spiced chai will be stronger if you leave the black tea and spices in the pan for longer than eight minutes.

Step 3: 
Stir the whole milk and brown sugar into the tea. Increase the heat to medium and cook for five minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 4: 
Pour the hot tea mixture through a strainer over a hot carafe or bowl to prepare the tea for serving.

Tip
Leave the tea mixture in the refrigerator for an iced version of spiced chai.

Step 5: 
Carefully pour the strained tea into individual cups or mugs for serving. Drink up!

Did You Know?
In India and Pakistan, spiced chai is called "masala chai" or "masala tea" because "masala" means spices.

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