Rose and Saffron Chai Tea
This healing and aromatic tea is a mix of soothing spices, rose and saffron. The mix can be made at home and stored for months.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups of mix 1x
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Chai-Tea Mix Ingredient: (Can be mixed and stored for months)
- 1 Cup Loose Black Tea* – see notes below
- 1 Tsp Crushed Saffron
- 7–8 Dried Rose Petals – store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 Tsp Dry Ginger Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Green Cardamom Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg Powder
- 1/8 Tsp Cloves Powder
- Dash of Pepper Powder
Other Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Water
- 1/2 Cup Milk – use milk as per choice (vegan/non-vegan)
- Sugar or Sweetener – as per choice
Decoration: optional
- 2 Crushed Dried Rose Petals
- Few Strands of Crushed Saffron
Instructions
- Take a large bowl and add all the ‘Chai-Tea’ ingredients.
- Use a whisk/fork to mix it evenly.
Make the Tea:
- Add 2 cups water into a pan and bring to a boil.
- Add the chai-tea mix and boil for 3-4 minutes over low flames.
- Add milk, sugar and let it boil for another minute.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Sprinkle some crushed saffron and rose petals on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
* I’m taking a mild tea as the flavors are very light and soothing and would not go well with dark or strong tea.
Find it online: https://pairmagazine.com/rose-saffron-chai-tea/