Kesar Chai (Saffron Tea with Milk)
Kesar chai is a combo of strands of saffron and black tea stepped in creamy milk to create a sweet and decadent warm drink.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup water
- 10-15 strands of saffron
- 1 tablespoon loose leaf black CTC tea
- 2 tablespoons sugar plus more to taste
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Bring 1 ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 10-15 strands of saffron, 1 tablespoon loose leaf black CTC tea, and 2 tablespoons sugar; allow the spices and tea to steep together for ~2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 1 ½ cups whole milk and stir. Allow the milk to boil, foam, and rise, which should take 5-7 minutes. Once it starts to rise, turn off the heat. It is important to keep a close eye on the pot, or the milk may overflow. Turn off heat.
- Using a tea strainer, pour tea into cups, making sure to divide equally. Add more sugar to taste.
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