Kenyan Chai (Spiced Milk Tea)
Rich, creamy, and aromatic spiced tea. The heart of Kenyan hospitality served in every home.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4 people
Ingredients
- •2 cups water
- •2 cups whole milk
- •4 teaspoons loose black tea (or 4 tea bags)
- •4 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- •4 cardamom pods, crushed
- •1 small piece ginger, crushed
- •1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- 1
Add water, crushed cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon to a pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 minutes to infuse the spices.
- 3
Add tea leaves and sugar. Stir and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, watching carefully to prevent overflow.
- 5
Reduce heat and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the chai turns a rich brown color.
- 6
Strain into cups and serve hot.
Chef Tips
- •Kenyan chai is traditionally quite sweet - adjust sugar to your preference.
- •The longer you simmer with milk, the creamier and richer it becomes.
- •For extra richness, use full-fat milk.
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