Homemade Chai
There is nothing that compares with steeping whole spices and tea leaves to make your own authentic pot of fragrant, spicy, sweet chai.
Foto: Barefeet In The Kitchen
Ingredients
2 servings
- 3 cardamom pods (lightly cracked open with the back of a spoon)
- 6 whole cloves
- ½ cinnamon stick
- ¼ " slice of fresh ginger
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves
- 3½ cups water
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 -2 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey (adjust according to taste)
Steps
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Place the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger, peppercorns and bay leaf in a medium size saucepan. Add the water and bring to a boil. Allow this to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes.
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Add the tea leaves and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium for 5 minutes. Add the half and half and the sugar. Stir for about a minute, over low heat, until steaming. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or mugs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories945% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 6.648
Per Serving
Rp 3.324/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 13.296 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cardamom pods | 3 | - | - |
| cloves | 6 whole | - | - |
| cinnamon stick | 0.5 | - | - |
| " slice of fresh ginger | 0.25 | - | - |
| black peppercorns | 5 | - | - |
| bay leaf | 1 | Rp 25.000/kg | Rp 2.500 |
| loose black tea leaves | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| water | 3.5 cups | - | - |
| half and half | 0.5 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 4.148 |
| -2 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Barefeet In The Kitchen
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