How to Make Chai (Kenyan Tea)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix the water and milk into the pot.

   For each cup of milk, match it with a cup of water i.e. one cup of milk, one cup of water.
   
   Should you prefer to have a thinner percentage of milk, you can simply adjust the ratio to 1 part milk and 2 parts water.
   
   If you want that “kick” in your tea, you will add a small serving of tea masala to infuse with the mixture at this first stage.
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   Step 2: Set it up on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil.Some folks add sugar/sweetener to the boiling mix before serving.

   However, if you have a guest who does not take sugar, you may want to hold off on adding it.
   
   Also, this is the point where “nylon” is created – nylon is the boiled mixture of water and milk that can be used to make hot chocolate or instant coffee/tea. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: Turn off the heat before the mixture boils over the pot.

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   Step 4: Add a spoonful of tea leaves and stir to mix it all around.At my house

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   Step 5: we would rather do this rather than let the tea leaves boil together with the nylon because it can make the tea too strong.

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   Step 6: Cover the pot and wait 3-5 minutes.

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   Step 7: Filter into a thermos

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   Step 8: teapot or jug using a tea strainer/sieve.

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   Step 9: Pour into a cup

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    Step 10: add sweetener and enjoy your chai!

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