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description: An authentic recipe for Masala Chai (tea) or Indian Spiced Chai. This easy recipe uses black tea bags (or leaves) and whole spices and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
servings: 2 cups
time required: 20 minutes
image: https://www.teaforturmeric.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Masala-Chai-Tea-Recipe-Card.jpg
course: Drinks
cuisine: Indian
cook time: 20 minutes
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Heat a #medium saucepan over high heat. Add @water{3%cups}, @cinnamon stick{1 3-inch},  @cloves{3}, @cardamom pods{4} (cracked open and deseeded), and @ginger{1/2-inch}(peeled and thinly sliced). 

Bring to a boil and add @black tea{3%tsp} (depending on brand, tea bags/leaves vary in strength).

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for ~{4%minutes}, depending on how strong you’d like the tea and spices. It will turn a deep burgundy color and reduce slightly.

Add @milk{1%cup} and stir. Raise the heat to high (or allow the milk to come to a boil on its own, as I do on any given day). Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for another ~{5%minutes}.

When ready to serve, raise the heat to high and allow it to come to a rolling boil for ~{1-2%minutes}, depending on how 'cooked' you like the milk. 

Pour into cups through a strainer and add sweetener, if desired.