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Chai Concentrate

Chai Concentrate

Chai Concentrate is a beautiful concoction of fresh aromatics and spices that are simmered with black tea leaves.
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chai, Masala Chai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 Chais
Author: Aayushi Patel

Equipment

  • Mortar Pastel
  • Sauce Pan
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Sterilized Large Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • 1 Inch Knob of Ginger
  • 5 Stalks Lemon Grass
  • 15 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds (Variyadi)
  • 1 Tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 6-7 Cloves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 Small Star Anise
  • 15 Green Cardamom Pods
  • 6 Cups Water
  • 5 Tsp Lose Black Tea Leaves or Black Tea Bags

Instructions

  • Start with measuring the ingredients and take them in a plate.
  • Now grab your mortar pastel. Add the aromatics. That is your ginger, lemon grass and mint. Pound them lighthy to release the aroma and the juices of these aromatics. this will make your tea so refreshing.
  • Now add all your whole spices to this, start to pound them until they are lightly crushed. This will release the oils from the whole spices and will give it so much depth of flavor.
  • Take a sauce pan. On a medium low heat, add this concoction of aromatics and whole spices to the sauce pan, and roast them for about 5 minutes.
  • To this add about 6 cups of water. Add warm water if possible, so the pot retains the same heat.
  • Bring this to a light simmer.
  • Next add in the black tea leaves. Let it simmer slowly for 5 - 7 minutes, and take it off the heat.
  • Let the mix cool down, and sip the flavors in for 10 minutes. Now strain the chai concentrate using a fine mesh strainer into the desired glass bottle or jar.
  • Let it cool completely, before refrigerating.

Notes

  • This Chai Concentrate stays good for up to 5 days and makes 5 cups of Chai
  • You can also add rose petals for a more floral flavor to the tea if you like
  • Add more or fewer spices, according to the quality of the ingredients you are using and your taste preferences. 
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  • Store the concentrate in a glass bottle or glass jar only. This helps it stay fresh for 5 days. 
  • You can store this concentrate in the form of ice cubes, for up to 3 months.
  • The concoction will stay good only for 5 days because we are not adding any preservatives in it. 
  • 1:1 Chai Concentrate to Milk Ratio Works the best. If you want a less strong chai then add a little less concentrate, or add more milk. 
  • Add a sweetener of your choice.