How to Make Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea (Chai Tea) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea, also known as Chai Tea, is a traditional beverage from the Himalayan region that has gained immense popularity around the world. This fragrant and spicy tea is made with a combination of black tea, aromatic spices, and milk, creating a rich and flavorful drink that is perfect for warming up on a cold day.

Chai Tea has a long and storied history, with its origins dating back to ancient Ayurvedic traditions in India. The word "chai" itself is the Hindi word ...

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 green cardamom pods
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea leaves
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine water, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil. Strain tea into tea cups.
  • Nutrition

    53 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 27mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 80mg