One of our favourite places in Bukoba is the New Rose Cafe. Whenever we are in town, we stop there for a plate of Pilau with M'chicha (spinach) and a cup of Chai Marsala.
Recipe for Chai Masala
Ingredients:
3-4 cups of cold water
3-4 cups of milk (you can vary this according to preference)
5 teabags
2 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
Sugar to taste. Traditionally Chai Masala is very sweet, so it is best that you determine your preferred level of sweetness.
Method:
Place teabags, ginger, cinnamon, sugar and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Turn heat down and add milk. Raise temperature again and watch saucepan as you will need to remove the tea mixture from the heat just as it begins to boil. Allow bubbles to disappear and return saucepan to the heat. Again watch for the tea beginning to boil before removing it from the heat. Strain the tea before transferring to a teapot and serve.
If you would prefer to enjoy the flavour without the effort, ready made blends are available. I am unsure of how the following taste but I liked the quaint images on the packaging.
If you would prefer to enjoy the flavour without the effort, ready made blends are available. I am unsure of how the following taste but I liked the quaint images on the packaging.
Hope you enjoy your tea.
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