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A Cup of Chai Tea

A Cup of Chai Tea

Warmest Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya ...in the form of Chai Tea!

Our Amani Garden Cafe in Nairobi, Kenya is famous for a yummy cup of chai on chilly mornings during the dry season.

How could we not share our secret recipe with you?

woman at kenya cafe ready to serve cookies at the counter


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Ingredients:

2 cups milk

2 cups water

1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves

1 teaspoon chai masala*

Bring nearly to a boil. When it simmers, it’s done! Pour through the sieve to strain out tea and spices. Serve hot with sugar to taste.

Chai Masala

*You can use masala from Kenya, Tanzania, or you can mix your own!

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1⁄4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp cardamom

1⁄8 tsp ground black pepper

Karibu chai! 

Pair it with gingersnaps for the ultimate late night snack.

 

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1 comment

I love visiting Amani Gardens and eating such a delicious breakfast before we travel to our final destination. God Bless and thank you for the authentic Chai Tea recipe!

Barbara Lynn Ogden

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