There’s something deeply comforting about making tea at home. The aroma of boiling tea leaves, the warmth of spices, and that first sip of perfectly brewed chai—these moments turn everyday routines into rituals. The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create café-quality tea right in your kitchen. Below are simple, time-tested home tea-making recipes that suit different moods, seasons, and taste preferences.
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Classic Indian Kadak Chai (Strong & Full-Bodied)
Perfect for: Morning energy, rainy evenings, hardcore chai lovers
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup full-cream milk
1½ teaspoons Assam CTC tea
Sugar to taste
Method:
Boil water in a pan.
Add tea leaves and let it boil for 1–2 minutes until the colour deepens.
Add milk and sugar.
Boil on medium flame for another 2–3 minutes.
Strain and serve hot.
Pro Tip: Longer boiling brings out deeper colour and kadak taste—ideal for Assam teas.
Masala Chai (Traditional Indian Spice Tea)
Perfect for: Guests, festive evenings, chai with snacks
Ingredients:
Water & milk (1:1)
Assam tea leaves
Crushed ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon
Sugar to taste
Method:
Boil spices in water until fragrant.
Add tea leaves and simmer.
Add milk and sugar.
Boil well, strain, and serve.
Tip: Lightly crush spices—don’t powder them, or the tea may taste bitter.
Adrak Elaichi Chai (Ginger–Cardamom Tea)
Perfect for: Immunity, digestion, cold weather
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1½ teaspoons Assam tea
½ inch crushed ginger
1–2 crushed cardamom pods
Sugar to taste
Method:
Boil water with ginger and cardamom for 2 minutes.
Add tea leaves and simmer briefly.
Add milk and sugar.
Boil until aromatic and strain.
Taste Note: Spicy warmth with a soothing finish.
Classic Green Tea (Light, Fresh & Antioxidant-Rich)
Perfect for: Detox, digestion, relaxation, everyday wellness
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 teaspoon green tea leaves
Honey or lemon (optional)
Method:
Heat water in a pan until just before boiling (around 80–85°C).
Add green tea leaves and turn off the heat.
Let it steep for 1–2 minutes.
Strain into a cup.
Add honey or lemon if desired.
Pro Tip: Avoid boiling green tea leaves directly—overheating can make the tea bitter and reduce its natural antioxidants.