Fragrant masala tea
4 servings
15 minutes
Aromatic masala tea is the embodiment of coziness and warming aroma. Although its roots trace back to distant India, this drink has long captured the hearts of gourmets worldwide. Thick, spicy, and slightly fiery – it fills the home with warmth and Eastern notes. The harmony of spices – cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg – gives the tea a complex, rich flavor that pairs wonderfully with the softness of milk and sweetness of brown sugar. Ginger adds a fresh, zesty touch that awakens the senses. This tea is an ideal companion for long evenings, a remedy for fatigue and inspiration for the soul. It can be served with cookies or sweets to enhance gastronomic pleasure. Masala tea is not just a drink; it's a whole story captured in every spiced cup.
1
Boil water, when it boils, add spices: cloves (you can crush 5 tops with your fingers and not use the stems at all), cinnamon (in addition to ground, you can add a couple of sticks), cardamom, nutmeg (can be used in both forms). Boil for 10 minutes.
- Water: 3 glasss
- Cloves: 4 pieces
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Nutmeg: pinch
- Ground cardamom: pinch
2
While the spices are boiling, finely chop a piece of ginger to get half a tablespoon of minced pulp (those who like can increase the amount of ginger to a whole tablespoon, making the masala spicy). Add the ginger to the water.
- Fresh ginger: 0.5 tablespoon
3
After 3 minutes, add milk and sugar, and boil for another 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat.
- Milk: 1 glass
- Brown sugar: 2 teaspoons
4
Add tea (preferably Indian varieties of Darjeeling or Assam) — let it steep for about three minutes and serve at the table.
- Black tea: 1 teaspoon
