How to make the Perfect cup of Chai – Saffron Cardamom Chai

It took me a while to perfect the right cup of chai because I grew up drinking coffee and switched to chai only after marriage. 🙂 I still remember the first few days when I would make chai for him and coffee for me. Then one day I just made chai for him and took a few sips. A few days and sips later, I started enjoying it and slowly switched over to chai. 🙂

Initially I was obsessed with Masala chai with ginger and all the spices possible.

Currently, I like the cardamom kind topped with saffron.

Ingredients:
(Serves: 1)

Water – 1/2 cup
Cardamom pod – 1
Loose tea leaves – 1 tsp
Sugar – 2 tsp
Milk – 1/2 cup
Saffron – a pinch

Step 1: Heat some water. Add crushed cardamom, tea leaves & sugar. Bring to a boil

Step 2: Add milk.

Step 3: Once it comes to a boil, lower the flame and let it simmer for 1-2 mins more. (Give it 5 mins on very low flame if you have the time. Takes it to a whole another level). Turn of the flame.

Step 4: Strain.

Step 5: Pour – Top with a pinch of saffron – Enjoy!