• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Simmer to Slimmer logo
  • Instant Pot
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
      • Dosas, Idlis and Appas
      • Eggs
      • Sweets and Savouries
      • Pancakes and Waffles
      • Breads and Muffins
    • Main Course
      • Curries, Lentils and Dals
      • Indian Bread (Rotis/Parathas)
      • Rice Dishes
      • Side Dishes
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Accompaniments
      • Beverages
      • Chutneys
      • Jams and Spreads
      • Raita
      • Soups
    • Desserts
      • Indian Sweets
      • Bars
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Ice Cream
  • Getting Started
    • Kitchen Setup
    • Indian Food
    • Instant Pot
    • Food Blog
    • Gift Guides
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Indian Food 101
  • Instant Pot 101
  • Starting a Food Blog
  • Gift Guides
  • About Me
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Indian Food Recipes » Accompaniments » Beverages » Ginger tea

    Ginger tea

    Published on June 4, 2018 | By Anushree Shetty

    Share
    Pin
    Tweet
    Yum
    Email
    Servings: 2
    With its bold flavor and simmering warmth, ginger tea is an alluring drink any time of the day.
    Prep Time: 2 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 12 mins
    5 from 2 votes
    Jump to Recipe
    Indian chai tea served in a glass
    Indian ginger chai tea served in a glass

    With its bold flavor and simmering warmth, ginger tea is an alluring drink any time of the day.

    Tea served in a glass along with a burlap napkin on the side and couple of milk rusk
    Adrak ki chai (Ginger tea recipe)

    Tea or chai as we call it in India is a refreshing concoction made by boiling tea leaves in water and topping it with milk and sugar and sometimes a medley of spices.

    Most folks in India like to start their day with tea (except for coffee lovers, of course). While there isn’t a single definitive recipe for tea, I like to think of most tea drinkers as connoisseurs – they love their tea, can’t imagine missing their morning tea and are particular to the point of being prescriptive on how they want their tea.

    Some want their tea made only with milk, a few like it black while most folks prefer their chai to be a mixture of milk and water. And then there are ones who like masala chai – a tea which is infused with spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon to name a few.

    Ginger is also a very popular ingredient that is added to tea as a flavor enhancer. Ginger while providing a myriad of health benefits, also helps soothe a sore throat.

    Ingredients for ginger tea - ginger,milk, water, sugar, tea leaves, and mortar and pestle to crush the ginger

    How to make ginger tea

    While you start with water, these are the other key ingredients

    1. Tea leaves – I prefer Taj and if you can’t find it in your nearby grocery store, English breakfast tea or Earl Grey or Assam tea can be used as a substitute.
    2. Whole milk – Tea tastes best with whole milk. If you are vegan, cashew milk would be a good substitute.
    3. Ginger – Ginger powder doesn’t cut it so use freshly minced ginger.
    4. Sweetener – The preferred sweetener would be sugar. I know some folks like to use jaggery as well.

    Now that we have the ingredients covered, let’s walk through the steps.

    1. Boil the water along with grated ginger. The water will change color after being infused with the juices from the ginger.
    2. Add tea leaves and sugar to the boiling water and then let the tea leaves steep in the water for about 3-5 minutes.
    3. Add hot milk – The reason you add hot milk is that you don’t want to boil the tea leaves again as the concoction can turn bitter. Mix well. Strain and serve immediately.

    A lot of folks add all ingredients together and boil it. You can make it that way as well but connoisseurs tell me the flavor is not the same.

    Variations in tea

    1. Masala chai – a tea which is infused with spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon to name a few.
    2. Ginger and Cardamom tea – Freshly ground cardamom combined with crushed ginger is added to boiling water to make this popular tea variation.
    3. Cardamom tea – Tea made with freshly ground green cardamom.

    That’s all from me. Now go grab your favorite biscuits or cookies and enjoy your tea.

    Here are some interesting articles about tea that I think you’ll enjoy reading-

    1. Difference between Assam and Darjeeling Tea
    2. Chai – the drink India can’t live without
    3. India and its tea history

    ★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating by clicking below!

    Tea served in a glass.
    Adrakwali chai

    Ginger tea

    With its bold flavor and simmering warmth, ginger tea is an alluring drink any time of the day.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Save Saved! Rate
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 111kcal
    Diet : Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Course : Accompaniment
    Method: Stovetop
    Cuisine : Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-¼ cup water
    • 2- inch piece ginger minced
    • 4 teaspoons sugar
    • 3 teaspoon tea leaves
    • 1 cup milk
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    • Boil the water along with grated ginger. The water will change color after being infused with the juices from the ginger.
    • Add tea leaves and sugar to the boiling water and then let the tea leaves steep in the water for about 3-5 minutes.
    • Add hot milk - The reason you add already hot milk is that you don't want to boil the tea leaves again. Mix well. Strain and serve immediately.

    Pantry EssentialsGetting the right tools for your kitchen makes cooking more enjoyable and less frustrating. Here's a list of kitchen essentials I own and recommend.

    Disclosure: This recipe contains affiliate links to products we love and recommend. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 138mg

    Disclaimer: Approximate Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Did you make this recipe?Take a photo and tag @simmertoslimmer on Instagram for a shoutout!
    Keyword : Adrak ki chai, Adrakwali chai, Ginger tea
    Author : Anushree Shetty
    Share
    Pin
    Tweet
    Yum
    Email

    About Anushree Shetty

    Hi! I am Anu - I combine my passion for food and photography to create easy, delicious, and visually appealing Indian-inspired recipes to inspire busy moms to cook more often at home.

    Previous Post: « Batata Poha (Flattened rice with potatoes)
    Next Post: Instant Pot Date Cake »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Saroj says

      October 06, 2018 at 1:40 am

      All the best

      Reply
      • Anushree Jayaram says

        October 09, 2018 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks, Saroj!

        Reply

    Liked the recipe? Leave a comment and let me know. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Indian Food Blogger, Anushree Shetty

    Hi there, I am Anu!

    I love simplifying Indian food recipes without using highly processed ingredients. My goal is to inspire you to cook at home by sharing easy recipes that you can quickly make in your Instant Pot (or stovetop)...Read more

    A list of places where simmer to slimmer has been featured on

    Smoothie Recipes

    • Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    • 10+ Easy Smoothie Recipes That are Kid-Friendly
    • Kesar Pista (Saffron and Pistachio) Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    Simmer to Slimmer is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com.

    Footer

    A list of places where simmer to slimmer has been featured on

    About

    • Meet Anu
    • Contact
    • Portfolio
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Recipes & Guides

    • Recipes
    • Instant Pot 101
    • Indian Food 101
    • Subscribe for recipes

    Blogging

    • How to start a blog
    • Blogging resources
    • Food Blogger Review

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Simmer to Slimmer