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Ginger Tea

Ready in under 10 minutes, this 3 ingredient Ginger tea is lightly sweetned with a spicy kick of fresh ginger and a dash of milk.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons black tea powder or black tea leaves **
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons ginger grated
  • ½ cup low fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar honey or other sweetner, optional

Instructions

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  1. Add water to a medium saucepan and keep it on medium-high heat.
  2. Add tea and ginger and bring it to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for two minutes.
  3. Add milk and bring the tea to a full boil on medium-high heat. Turn the heat off or allow it to simmer on low heat for another two minutes. Additional boiling time will make stronger tea.
  4. Using a strainer filter the tea into two cups. Add sugar, honey, or sweetener of your choice. Enjoy hot!

Notes

  • Tetley British blend tea bags can be used instead of loose tea
  • Boiling the tea for a long time after adding milk makes it stronger or "kadak"
  • You can reduce the amount of water and add more milk instead for creamier chai
  • I prefer to skim or low-fat milk but feel free to use regular milk, soy milk, etc
  • You can also add sugar along with the tea or add it to taste in individual cups
  • Depending on the quality and freshness of the ginger you may need to add more or less. Start with 1 teaspoon per cup and then add more if needed. I usually add 1½ teaspoons per cup.
  • Tetley British blend tea bags can be used instead of loose tea
  • Boiling the tea for a long time after adding milk makes it stronger or "kadak"
  • You can reduce the amount of water and add more milk instead for creamier chai
  • I prefer to skim or low-fat milk but feel free to use regular milk, soy milk, etc
  • You can also add sugar along with the tea or add it to taste in individual cups
  • Depending on the quality and freshness of the ginger you may need to add more or less. Start with 1 teaspoon per cup and then add more if needed. I usually add 1½ teaspoons per cup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Calcium 55mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.