Best 6 Chai East African Tea Recipes

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Chai, a fragrant and flavorful beverage, is a staple in many cultures around the globe, including East Africa. While there are numerous variations, chai from East Africa stands out with its unique blend of spices, herbs, and tea. This article aims to guide you through the process of crafting the perfect East African chai, taking you on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors and aromas of this beloved tea. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the brewing technique, we will uncover the secrets to creating an authentic East African chai experience in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHAI



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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods, smashed
4 whole cloves
1/2 star anise
2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger
2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice
2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
Whole milk or half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
  • Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the tea. Turn the heat off, and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea. Stir in the honey and add milk to your liking. Strain it into a bowl or pitcher and serve!

CHAI TEA



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Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. -Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole cloves
2 whole peppercorns
4 tea bags
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place cloves and peppercorns in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aromas are released., Add the tea bags, sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk., Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk. Pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHAI, AFRICAN TEA



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I found this on the web representing Tanzania. I have found that Africa consumes a lot of tea! Posted for ZWT.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
2 -4 teaspoons black tea leaves
1 teaspoon cardamom
3 -4 cinnamon sticks
1/4-1/2 cup sugar
3 cups milk (2% or whole)

Steps:

  • Simmer water, black tea leaves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and sugar for 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk and heat just until hot.
  • Strain and serve.

CHAI (EAST AFRICAN TEA)



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Make and share this Chai (East African Tea) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mel johnson

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups water
7 teaspoons tea leaves
6 cups milk
10 -15 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat together water and tea leaves in a 3 to 4 quart saucepan.
  • Boil 10 minutes. Add milk and heat to near boiling. Strain leaves. Add sugar to taste.

CHAI TEA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 8 (1-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon fennel seed
6 green cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 (1/4-inch) piece ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
6 black peppercorns
7 cups water
2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine fennel seed, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger root, peppercorns and water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes. Add the tea, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Strain mixture, discard spices and return the tea to the saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Serve immediately.

HOT AND SPICY HIMALAYAN TEA (CHAI TEA)



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Milk, black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are simmered together in this recipe for hot and spicy chai tea.

Provided by food4fit

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 cups water
6 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 cinnamon stick
6 green cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea leaves
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine water, brown sugar, ginger root, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil; strain tea into tea cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 35.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Tips:

  • Use freshly ground spices. Whole spices retain their flavor better than pre-ground spices, so grind them yourself just before using them for the most flavorful chai.
  • Don't boil the milk. Boiling the milk will make the chai taste scalded and burnt. Instead, heat the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is just below a simmer.
  • Add the tea leaves last. This will prevent the tea leaves from becoming bitter.
  • Sweeten the chai to taste. Chai is traditionally sweetened with sugar, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice.
  • Serve the chai hot. Chai is best enjoyed hot, so serve it immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Chai is a delicious and flavorful tea that can be enjoyed any time of day. With its unique blend of spices, chai is a great way to warm up on a cold day or relax after a long day. If you've never tried chai before, I encourage you to give it a try. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it!

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