Cardamom Masala Chai Recipe | Organic Cardamom Pods
Sunil Kumar
Few drinks feel as comforting as a homemade masala chai. This easy recipe simmers Spicy Organic Organic Cardamom Pods with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon for a fragrant, richly spiced cup of tea.
Category
Beverages
Servings
4 servings (about 1 cup each)
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
130
Author:
Linda Decann
A fragrant, spiced milk tea brewed with Organic Cardamom Pods, ginger, and warming spices — a comforting homemade chai with rich aroma and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced or crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar or honey, to taste
- A few black peppercorns, optional
Directions
- Combine water, crushed cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes to let the spices infuse
- Add the black tea and milk, then return to a gentle boil
- Reduce heat and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chai turns a rich amber color
- Stir in sugar or honey to taste
- Strain into mugs and serve hot
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
Lightly crush the cardamom pods before adding them to release their full aroma.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- Per serving (1 cup)
- per serving
- Calories
- 130
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Calories
- 130
- Carbs
- 18 grams
- Fat
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 14 grams
- Sodium
- 60 milligrams
