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Simmered Chai Spice Pot

This dish is a fragrant beverage made by gently simmering a mixture of water, milk, and whole chai spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. The simmering process releases aromatic oils and creates a warm, lightly spiced liquid with a cozy appearance, often with floating spice pieces and a creamy surface.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water or adjust for desired strength
  • 1 cup milk whole milk for creaminess
  • 1 piece cinna­mon stick preferably whole
  • 4 cloves whole cloves
  • 1 inch fresh ginger sliced thin (optional)
  • to taste sugar or honey adjust sweetness as desired

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or ladle

Method
 

  1. Pour the water and milk into a medium saucepan and place it over low to medium heat.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and lightly crushed cardamom pods to the liquid mixture.
  3. If using, stir in thin slices of fresh ginger for an extra boost of warmth.
  4. Turn up the heat slightly until the mixture starts to bubble gently, then reduce to low and let it simmer uncovered.
  5. Simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid with fragrant oils and aroma.
  6. Stir in your preferred sweetener—sugar or honey—and let it dissolve fully into the warm spice mixture.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh to remove the whole spices and ginger slices for a smooth, aromatic beverage.
  8. Pour the steaming chai spice liquid into cups, revealing a lightly colored, fragrant brew with floating spice remnants on top.
  9. Enjoy your warm, aromatic chai spice pot immediately, savoring the cozy aroma and inviting appearance.