How to Make Tea: Many people feel that the tea they make at home doesn’t match the taste of the tea served in hotels or roadside stalls (tapri chai).
If you’re one of those who crave that strong, flavorful tea, here’s the secret to making it just like the pros.
Let’s learn how to make “hotel wali chai” at home – what ingredients to use and what changes to make in your usual method.
There are many chai lovers who prefer hotel-style or roadside chai over homemade ones.
The reason lies in its unique taste. The way you prepare the chai determines its flavor and texture.
So today, let’s uncover the authentic recipe to prepare hotel-style kadak chai at home.

How to Make Tea Hotel Style At Home
To make hotel-style chai, you’ll need to slightly adjust your ingredient proportions and preparation method.
Use more milk and less water than usual. Also, the technique matters. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Take a deep pot (pan) and pour milk into it. Place it on the stove.
- Once the milk starts boiling, crush and add cardamom (elaichi).
- After a short while, add tea leaves and let it simmer.
- Meanwhile, crush 1 piece of ginger, 4 cloves, and 2 black peppercorns.
- When the chai is simmering, add half to one cup of water.
- Add sugar as per your taste.
- Now, add the crushed ginger, cloves, and peppercorns into the chai.
- Let the mixture boil on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Once the tea becomes thick and aromatic, turn off the gas.
- Strain and serve the tea hot in cups.
So if you want that hotel-style experience, make small changes to your chai-making method.
Try preparing your chai this way at home and compare the flavor. If you like it, you can continue making it this way and impress others with your chai-making skills!
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