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(Podina) Mint Tea Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 2
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Chai Masala
  • 1 inch-piece Ginger
  • 2 tsp Chai Patti
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • 10-15 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Jaggery

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, chai masala, and ginger in a saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil on medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tea leaves and milk and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • Add mint leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Do not overcook after adding the mint leaves otherwise the tea will turn bitter.
  • Strain the tea in a jug and stir in jaggery.
  • Pour the tea into serving cups and serve hot.
  • You can also strain the tea directly in serving cups and add jaggery into the cups themselves.