Dad’s Chai Recipe

A traditional milk tea with aromatic Assamese tea leaves and fresh ginger.

Ingredients

• 2-3 small spoons Assamese tea leaves
• 250ml whole milk
• 250ml water
• Small piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch), crushed or grated
• Sugar to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the ginger: Wash and crush or grate a small piece of fresh ginger to release its flavor.

2. Boil water: In a medium saucepan, bring 250ml water to a rolling boil.

3. Add ginger: Add the crushed ginger to the boiling water and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse.

4. Add tea leaves: Add 2-3 small spoons of Assamese tea leaves to the ginger-infused water. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes until the water turns deep amber.

5. Add milk: Pour in 250ml milk and bring the mixture back to a boil. The chai should turn a rich, creamy brown color.

6. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chai simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom.

7. Strain and serve: Remove from heat and strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into cups.

8. Sweeten: Add sugar to taste if desired.

Tips

• Adjust the amount of ginger based on your preference for spiciness
• For stronger tea, increase steeping time rather than adding more tea leaves
• Fresh whole milk gives the best creamy texture
• Serve hot for the best experience

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 2 cups for you.