Masala Chai Tea

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Ingredients

  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped (no need to peel)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons black tea

Instructions

  1. With mortar and pestle, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon.
  2. Place crushed spices in a small saucepan with the water, ginger and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Let the tea steep, covered, for 3 minutes.
  4. To serve, strain chai into a warmed teapot or cups.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 12.7g 16% DV
Carbs 52.5g 19% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 18.5g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 229.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 408.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 315mg 24% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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