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
Gathering Place
2 cups
15 minutes
2 minutes
Indian
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.
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.