VJ Indian Masala Chai

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Author Dhanesh Kothari

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

20 Min

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VJ Indian Masala Chai

Kickstart your morning with VJ Indian masala chai, which will give you a similar or even better experience than your traditional Indian masala chai. Even more importantly, this tea is better for you, animals, and the planet.

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Ingredients

• Barista oat milk: 0.6 cup full (i.e., about 60% of cup capacity)
• Special Note 1: Soy, almond, or any other barista variant will also work, as long as it provides the needed thickness and texture for Indian tea.
• Special Note 2: Typically, plant-based or vegan milk tends to get a little watery at the top in any packaging, which gives a sub-par tea experience. Therefore, shake the package a little before taking out the milk. When you open a new package, make sure to pour out about one cup or so on the side so that the milk can mix properly.
• Water: 0.6 cup full (or more) (i.e., about 60% of cup capacity)
• Assam Tea: 1 tsp (+/-)
• Sugar: between none and 1 tsp
• Clove: 1
• Cinnamon: small piece (according to taste)

Instructions

1. In a thick steel pot, boil the water at heating level 7 or 8 out of 10 (10 being the highest heating level of your cooking equipment).
2. Add Assam tea, sugar, clove, and cinnamon.
3. As soon as the water starts bubbling (usually in about 30 seconds to 1 minute), lower the temperature to heating level 3 or 4 out of 10.
4. Pour oat barista milk into the pot of boiling tea water.
5. Let the entire mix brew for about 5-7 minutes, until it turns a light brownish color and shows boiling tea bubbles. Brew for 5 minutes for a lighter taste and 7 minutes for a slightly stronger taste.
6. Pour your tea through a tea filter into a cup.
7. Enjoy the aroma to refresh your senses.
8. That's it. Enjoy your VJ Indian Masala Chai.

Personal Note

One of the reasons for me to wake up at 5 am is to make VJ Indian Masala Chai for my wife.

Allergens: Check the milk ingredients

Disclaimer: Some or all allergens may not be listed

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