Kenyan Chai (Spiced Milk Tea)
Strong black tea simmered with plenty of hot milk, fresh ginger and cardamom, as served all day across Kenya.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 104kcal
- 16.5gcarbs
- 15.9gof which sugars
- 2.3gfat
- 1.4gsaturates
- 4.5gprotein
- 0.3gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, ginger and cardamom in a pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the tea leaves and simmer for 2 minutes, until the water is dark and strong.
2 min - 3
Pour in the milk and add the sugar. Heat until the milk just begins to rise up the pan, then lower the heat and let it settle. Repeat once more so the flavours blend, about 3 minutes in total.
- 4
Strain into mugs through a fine sieve and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
