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masala chai

Best Dairy-free Chai

Chai made from scratch delivers bolder flavors and the ability to control the spice level and amount of caffeine your chai has. Once you try making it you will wonder why you didn't make it earlier!
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • microplane grater or fine zester
  • Mortar and pestle or coffee grinder

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp black tea leaves
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup plain non-dairy milk (almond, soy, coconut)
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2-4 cloves
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp sweetener (agave, sugar, maple)

Instructions
 

  • Pound the 4 cardamom pods, the 4 cloves and 4 peppercorns in the mortar or use a coffee grinder to release the oils and deepen the flavors.
  • Bring the water and milk to a boil then lower to medium heat.
  • Grate the fresh ginger with the microplane grater over the hot water (be careful with your fingers!)
  • Add the spices, cinnamon and sugar.
  • Stir and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover for another minute.
  • Strain and serve.
Keyword black tea, dairy-free drink, masala tea
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