Chai simply means spiced tea. This version highlights just one spice, pairing our bold Ceylon Black Tea with fragrant cardamom pods for a cup that feels comforting and quietly aromatic.
Simple Cardamom Chai
By Gathering Place
Simple Cardamom Chai
Chai simply means spiced tea. This version highlights just one spice, pairing our bold Ceylon Black Tea with fragrant cardamom pods for a cup that feels comforting and quietly aromatic.
- Author
- Gathering Place
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 2 minutes
- Servings
- 2 cups
- Cuisine
- Indian
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk (oat recommended)
- 2 tsp Gathering Place Ceylon Black tea
- 2-4 Gathering Place Cardamom Pods, lightly crushed
- Sweetener to taste
Directions
- Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Add the crushed cardamom pods and black tea.
- Let it steep for 2-3 minutes, then pour in the milk. Reduce the heat to low and let the chai simmer softly for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the chai into two mugs using a fine sieve.
- Sweeten to taste and enjoy warm.