Authentic Indian Chai
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Ingredients
  • ½ c water
  • ¾ c milk*
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 1 break from a cinnamon stick
  • 1 generous pinch of freshly ground cardamom
  • 3 t turbinado or brown sugar
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 5 minutes, careful not to let the milk scald.
  2. Turn off the heat and allow the chai to steep for an additional 5 minutes. Strain into a beautiful cup. Enjoy.
Notes
A Note About Milk

In India cows are revered as sacred and their milk is a blessing. Cows are freshly milked every day and people drink that milk without processing it. Use whole milk for the most authentic flavor. To cut calories, you can adjust the water to milk ratio to your liking.

I normally drink almond milk, but chai is my exception. You can use soy, almond, rice or coconut milk if you want, but the flavors will not be the same. You may find it delicious, but it will lack the authenticity.

You decide.
Recipe by Mamaguru at http://mamaguru.com/authentic-indian-chai/