Chai

When I’m asked if I would like to have chai tea, I always smile. Tea in Hindi, the national language of India, is ‘chai’. To me, an Indian, that’s like asking if I would like a cup of ‘tea tea.’ This is one recipe I often get asked. Depending on which spice you love, you can always make the recipe your own. Some prefer more green cardamoms. I personally prefer to add a lot of fresh ginger. A LOT!

Boil

• 2-3 cups of water
• 2 tbsp. tea leaves
  
  

Crush

• Fresh ginger (as much as you like)
  
  

Grind

• 3 cloves
• 1 tsp crushed pepper
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3 cardamom pods
  
  

Add

• Milk
• Sugar
  
  

Method:

1. Boil water till it bubbles.
2. Crush the ginger in a mortar pestle or a food processor. Add to boiling water.
3. Grind the spices in a spice mixer and add to the water.
4. Add the tea leaves.
5. Add milk and sugar. If you prefer to have your tea without milk and/or sugar, leave it out.