Chai is one of the most loved comfort drinks, especially in India. It is much more preferred over coffee. Let's explore the chai recipe. This classic Indian masala tea recipe combines just the right amount of spices and milk to strike the perfect balance. This classic Indian chai recipe is a masterly blend of spices, tea leaves, and whatever your taste buds need. The firm, full-bodied tea leaves from the Assam region of India create a perfect backdrop to this complex drink. Cinnamon, cardamom, and fresh ginger heighten the sensory experience with their sweet spice flavour, rounded with sugar. As it brews, the tantalising aroma of the freshly made chai definitely becomes worth the wait. Then we stir in creamy milk and let the recipe fall into place in perfect accord. The result is a full-bodied cup of chai-smooth, soothing, and invigorating and refreshing. Try this recipe of chai and share it with your friends and family.

• 200 gms milk
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 clove
• Cardamom
• Black peppercorns

• Brew the tea leaves in a cup of boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until the tea reaches your desired strength.
• While brewing, prepare the spice blend by light-crushing the pods of cardamom, peppercorns, and clove in a mortar and pestle.
• Now add the crushed spices to the tea leaves and brew for another minute.
• Add sliced ginger to the tea with spices and brew for two more minutes, allowing all flavours to combine.
• Strain the mixture into another pot, discarding the solids.
• Add the milk and sugar into the tea while whisking constantly to prevent milk from scalding.
• Allow the mixture to simmer.
• Then turn the heat to a minimum and add the cinnamon stick. Allow simmering of the chai for 5-7 minutes, or till it reaches its complete incorporation and thickens a little.
• Remove the cinnamon stick and pour the chai into cups.
• If desired, Serve immediately, sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon or a few whole spices. Share this chai recipe with your friends and family.