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Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)

15 min
70 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · July 11, 2026

Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)🇮🇳Twit Rajat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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A soothing and warming herbal tea popular across India, especially during winters. It is known for its digestive benefits and spicy kick.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Adrak Chai from another cuisine is Classic Builder's Tea (United Kingdom): the two share 80% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Bring 500 ml of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.

  • 2

    Add 50g of freshly grated ginger to the boiling water.

  • 3

    Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 8 minutes until the water turns golden.

  • 4

    Add 4 bags of black tea and simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid is dark.

  • 5

    Pour in 250 ml of milk, raise the heat to medium and bring it back to a boil, letting it rise once.

  • 6

    Stir in 30 g of sugar and simmer for 2 more minutes, until the chai turns a deep tan colour.

  • 7

    Turn off the heat and remove the tea bags carefully with a spoon.

  • 8

    Strain into cups and serve piping hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adrak Chai?

Adrak Chai is India's everyday ginger tea, made by simmering black tea with fresh ginger, water, milk and sugar. It is drunk as a warming morning and afternoon drink, especially in cooler or rainy weather.

Should I grate or slice the ginger for the best flavor?

Grate the ginger to maximize the surface area and extract more spicy, aromatic oils into the water.

When is the right time to add the sugar?

Add the sugar after the milk has come to a boil, so it dissolves while the chai simmers. Adjust the amount to taste.

How long should I boil the ginger before adding the tea leaves?

Simmer the ginger in water for at least 8 minutes to ensure the infusion is strong enough before introducing the tea.

Can I add lemon to adrak chai?

Not to this milky version. Lemon juice curdles hot milk. Use lemon only in ginger tea made without milk.

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