Masala Chai
Sweetened soy milk steeped with cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, star anise, ginger and brewed black tea makes a for a spicy, comforting beverage.
Masala Chai Recipe
Prep time:
10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Servings:
3-4 cups
Gluten Free
Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 green cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 pink peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 2 cups soy milk
- 1" knob of ginger root, peeled
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cups strong brewed black tea
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and star anise until fragrant. Turn off heat and roughly crush spices.
- In the same saucepan, heat soy milk with ground spices, ginger root, and maple syrup. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Brew 2 cups of strong black tea.
- Strain milk and combine with freshly brewed black tea. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Serve hot or over ice. Leftovers can be chilled and served iced.
