Saturday, 8 March 2014

Masala Chai Latte - Spiced Chai Latte my way

What is better than indulging in a beautiful hot cup of Masala Chai Latte?Hmmmm.. nothing! Try this easy to make recipe to save you loads of money from spending on ready made chai! You might need to give it a few tries until it comes out perfect, but it is absolutely worth trying it. This recipe yields 2 medium servings, or one big cup just for yourself!


Ingredients


1    cup of water
1/2 cup of milk
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons lose black tea
1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar (or according to your preference)
Spices: 
1 star anise
1 small piece of ginger
2 black peppercorns
1 green cardamom
1 clove



Instructions


  1. Using a small pot or even a pan add the water and heat it a little on medium heat
  2. Once the water gets warm - but not boiling yet - add in the black tea and the spices and gently bring to boil. Let it gently boil for a minute or so.
  3. Now add the sugar and the milk - do not add all the milk at once but add carefully. Milk is totally according to your preference. If you like it less milky add less, prefer a more milky chai - add more milk. 
  4. Let all the ingredients simmer gently to infuse all the aromas.
  5. Using a sieve, place the ready Masala Chai into cup(s). ENJOY :) Tip: Leave the star anise in your cup as a cute garnish!