5 from 24 votes
Masala Tea
Masala Tea blends black tea leaves with freshly grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, and sugar, simmered together in water and milk to create a spiced, warming beverage. The tea is gently boiled, then optionally frothed by pouring between vessels to form a light foam. This preparation results in a creamy, aromatic tea with spicy undertones ideal for soothing moments.
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
96 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 350 ml water 1½ cups
- 2 teaspoons tea leaves use a black tea like Assam
- 240 ml milk 1 cup, whole
- 1 inch ginger grated or minced
- 2 pods cardamom crushed
- 2 teaspoons sugar adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 350 ml water to a boil with 1 inch ginger and crushed 2 pods cardamom.
- Add 2 teaspoons tea leaves and simmer for two minutes.
- Once the tea has darkened, pour in 240 ml whole milk and bring to a boil again.
- As the milk starts to boil, turn heat down to medium-low, add 2 teaspoons sugarand simmer for another minute then remove from the heat.
- To create a frothy layer on the tea (optional), pour from the pan to a similar size pan or large measuring cup from a height without spilling it. Then pour it back again and repeat till a foam appears on the surface of the tea. Strain away the whole spices and serve in cups.
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Notes
- Use Assam or similar black tea leaves for a robust base.
- Choose unbleached tea bags to prevent unwanted flavors when using bagged tea.
- Sugar amounts can be adjusted to taste for preferred sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.