Saffron Chai
A traditional black tea chai recipe made with the spices of saffron and cardamom
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp loose Earl Grey tea
- 1 green cardamom pod coarsely crushed
- Sugar to taste
- 2-3 strands of saffron
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Recipe from upcoming book: Seven Pots of Tea: an Ayurvedic approach to sips and nosh.
