Saffron Chai

A traditional black tea chai recipe made with the spices of saffron and cardamom

Course Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Dish Type Tea

Diet and Health Healthy

Seasonal autumn, spring, Valentine's Day, winter

Ingredient Earl Grey Tea, Saffron

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 4

Servings serving

Combine the water and milk in a one-quart saucepan.
Add the loose tea and coarsely crushed cardamom pod in a tea ball, and add this to the saucepan.
Add sugar if using.
Bring this to a boil.
Add the saffron strands directly into the brew and continue to simmer on low for 1 additional minute.
Remove from heat and carefully remove the tea ball from the brew.
Pour the tea into a suitable cup to include the saffron strands. Serve hot.

This recipe originally appeared in Seven Pots of Tea: an Ayurvedic approach to sips and nosh.