Daily Chai Tips: The Secrets to Brewing a Perfectly Balanced and Delicious Cup of Tea

Most people make mistakes that affect their daily chai. Discover how to make a richer, more flavoursome, and perfectly balanced cup every time for a truly satisfying tea experience.

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That perfect taste is tricky!

A good cup of chai can fix anything, right? People often say a great tea makes for a great day. But making it is an art. If you mess up the proportions, the taste just won't be perfect.

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Step 1: Get the water right

First, get the water quantity right. For two cups of tea, take exactly two cups of water. Boil it for at least 4 minutes. This simple step removes the raw smell of water and makes your chai taste much better.

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Step 2: Add ginger & masala

Love adrak or masala chai? Always add the ginger and spices to the water while it's boiling. Never add them to cold water. This trick helps the water fully absorb all those amazing flavours.

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Step 3: Tea powder, then sugar

Once the water is boiling nicely, add the tea powder. Don't rush to add milk right away! Let the tea powder boil for at least 5 minutes to get that perfect colour and flavour. Add sugar after the tea powder has boiled, but *before* the milk. Adding sugar later makes the chai taste thin.

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Step 4: The right time for milk.

When the water has reduced to about half, it's time to add one cup of milk. Make sure the milk isn't cold! Cold milk will suddenly drop the temperature and ruin the taste. After adding milk, lower the flame and let it all simmer together.

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Step 5: Your chai is ready!

So, how do you know it's done? Look for the bubbles. When you see big bubbles forming on the surface and the colour turns a rich, dark brown, your perfect cup of chai is officially ready to be served.