Adrak Wali Chai

ginger tea served in a cup with rusk and ginger knob on the side

5 from 2 votes

Adrak wali Chai or Ginger tea, is a popular Indian beverage made with black tea leaves (or tea bags), milk, ginger, and sugar. Serve this comforting beverage along with morning breakfast or evening snacks.

Course Beverage

Cuisine Indian

Keyword adarak chai, adrak wali chai, ginger tea

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 98kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
2-3 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (or 2 tea bags)
1 inch ginger freshly grated
2 cardamoms
2 teaspoons sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

Boil the Water with Cardamom and Ginger

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat, then add the crushed cardamom.
Grate a 1-inch piece of ginger directly into the pot of water. Boil for 2-3 minutes, or until the water turns a light yellowish color. This method ensures that all the flavors from the ginger and cardamom are fully infused into the water.

Add Tea Leaves and Sugar

Next, add the loose black tea leaves (or tea bags) and sugar (if using) to the boiling water.
Allow the tea to boil for another 1-2 minutes until it reaches a deep red hue, but be careful not to over-boil, as it may become bitter.

Add Milk and Boil the Chai

Add the milk and bring the tea to a rolling boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the tea deepens in color. Simmering allows the tea to thicken and enhance its flavor.
Increase the heat to high and bring the chai to a rolling boil once more. When the chai is ready, a layer of milk cream will form on top. Turn off the stove at this point.
Note: You can simmer it for a longer time if you prefer a thicker consistency or a deeper color in your tea.

Strain and Serve

Pour the tea through a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer directly into cups or teapots. Drink hot!

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