The Ayurvedic Chai
The Ayurvedic Chai Recipe
Prep: 1 minute - Cook: 5 minutes - Total Time: 6 minutes
Makes: 2 cups of tea or 1 very large cup
Equipment required: Mortal & Pestle, Saucepan, Tea Strainer & Mug
What does it taste like?
The Ayurvedic Chai is made of traditional blends of Indian Spices to help attain health, wellness and vitality. The Ayurvedic chai can help in balancing the doshas in your body with its soothing and warming flavours to help restore energy.
What spices do I use?
1. Carom Seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon
2. Black Cardamom - 2 Pods
3. Black Pepper - 1/4 Teaspoon
4. Loose Tea - 1 Teaspoon
How to make it?
1. Add all the spices in a small pot with 1 cup of water
2. Bring to boil, add the loose tea and simmer for 1 minute
3. Optional - you can add Tulsi Leaves to enhance warm soothing flavours
4. Simmer for 2 minutes
5. Add your choice of milk and bring to boil, then reduce the heat and keep simmering for 2 minutes
6. Stir in your choice of sweetener
7. Strain into your favourite mug
Milk Ratio: If you like your Indian chai thick/rich then add one full cup of milk. If you prefer thinner/light chai then add 1/2 cup of milk. You can use full fat, semi skimmed, soya, almond or even coconut milk - it’s your choice.
Batch Making: You can make a big batch of Indian chai by doubling the amount of spices, water, milk and simmering time.
Sweetener: You can use, sugar, maple syrup, or honey. For authentic sweetness in your chai you can use Jaggery, which is made from different types of Sugarcane. (This can be purchased from any Indian Grocery Store.)
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