For: Nitra Green Cardamom
Cardamom Chai
- Vegetarian
- Indian
- ⏱ 10 min
- Serves 4
The everyday Indian tea, built on strong black tea, milk and a generous crush of green cardamom.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Simmer the tea and cardamom
Bring the water to a boil with the tea leaves and crushed cardamom, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- 2
Add the milk
Pour in the milk and bring back to a simmer, watching closely so it doesn't boil over.
- 3
Simmer to strength
Simmer for a further 2–3 minutes until the chai reaches your preferred strength and colour.
- 4
Sweeten
Stir in sugar to taste.
- 5
Strain and serve
Strain into cups and serve hot.
Nitra tip
Crush the cardamom pods just before adding them — freshly cracked pods release far more aroma than whole ones simmered directly.
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