Indian Masala Tea
2 servings
25 minutes
Indian masala tea is a fragrant and spicy drink deeply rooted in the traditions of Indian cuisine. Its history dates back to ancient times when spices were used not only for flavor but also for medicinal purposes. The base of masala tea is black tea mixed with milk and enriched with warm spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. This drink has a rich, spicy flavor with a slight sweetness that can be adjusted by adding cane sugar. Masala tea is perfect for cold days; it warms you up and fills you with energy. It can also be used as an alternative to coffee, providing energy without a sharp spike in alertness. This tea is a true ritual of hospitality that brings people together over a cup of fragrant and cozy drink.
1
Mix water with milk. Heat slowly until boiling.
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Water: 1 glass
2
Meanwhile, in a dry pan, roast cinnamon, crushed clove, anise, pepper, a piece of ginger root, almond, and cardamom (if in pods, open them and remove the seeds; if ground, add to the drink at the end).
- Cinnamon: 1 piece
- Carnation: 10 pieces
- Anise (star anise): 2 pieces
- Black peppercorns: 10 pieces
- Ginger root: 15 g
- Almond: 5 piece
- Cardamom: 10 pieces
3
Add all the spices to the milk, keeping it on the heat, and simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring.
- Cardamom: 10 pieces
- Anise (star anise): 2 pieces
- Ginger root: 15 g
- Carnation: 10 pieces
- Black peppercorns: 10 pieces
- Almond: 5 piece
4
Add sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom (if ground) to taste.
- Vanilla: to taste
- Nutmeg: to taste
- Cane sugar: to taste
- Cardamom: 10 pieces
5
Add tea and boil for another 5 minutes.
- Assam tea: 2 teaspoons
6
Remove from heat and let it steep for a few minutes.
7
Serve hot.