Karak Chai Recipe: Easy, Authentic, and Indulgent Spiced Tea
Learn how to make Karak Chai—a rich, creamy, and aromatic spiced tea that’s perfect for any time of day! This easy recipe uses black tea, cardamom, and milk for an indulgent treat. Discover the secrets to the perfect cup!
Ingredients
- 2 mugs water 600-700ml
- 3 teabags you can add more if you prefer the tea to be stronger
- 2 cardamom pods, cracked
- 1 pinch saffron 1-2 strands, this is optional
- 80 ml condensed milk you can use evaporated milk and 3 teaspoons of sugar alternatively
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the water and bring it to boil
- Next add the tea bags, and let it steep for a couple of minutes
- Add the crushed cardamon, saffron and let it all boil for 30 seconds or so
- Now add the condensed milk, bring it to the boil. The chai mixture will rise up to the top of the pan. Then remove saucepan from the heat, let the mixture rise again. Continue this process of boiling the chai mixture for around 5 minutes, until you see that golden caramel colour.
- Use a tea strainer to pour the chai from the pan into your mugs and serve.
