They say a lot can happen over a cup of coffee… Maybe, but for us Indians, a lot happens over a cup of tea! Be it chai biscuit as a kid, cutting chai at a tapri in college, or mid day office chai, every Indian can identify with this drink. There is something about every sip of hot, fragrant tea that soothes you. Elaaichiwali chai or tea spiced with cardamom is one of my favorite tea to make and have. I have a bunch of friends here in the USA who, for lack of better words, are chai addicts! Be it 8 am or 11 pm, no one will say no to a cup of cardamom tea during a get together. I have had friends stop by at my place just to ask me to make them a cup! Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as they all do!
What you will need:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Elaaichi/Cardamom | 8 |
| Milk | 1 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Tea Powder | 2 tablespoons |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
How to make it:
- Crush the cardamom using mortar and pestle.
- Heat water and add in the tea powder.
- Add in the crushed cardamom and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add in the milk. Mix everything well and bring the tea to a boil.
- Once the tea comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let it come to a boil again. Stir and let the tea boil for approximately 1.5 minutes.
- Strain the tea in a cup.
- Enjoy hot!