Chai

Warm your soul with a fragrant cup of chai, blending robust black tea with creamy milk, zesty ginger, and aromatic spices. Ideal for cozy evenings or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.

• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 4 pods green cardamom, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick cinnamon stick

Method

1. 1

   In a pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the black tea leaves and continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sugar and stir until dissolved, then pour in the whole milk.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then remove from heat immediately.

6. 6

   Strain the chai into cups using a fine mesh strainer to separate the spices and tea leaves.

7. 7

   Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Tanzanian chai!