Ingredients
For the jelly:
6 – 8 tablespoons Kolkata Chai DIY Chai Rose Kit leaves
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2 cups water
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¼ cup granulated white sugar
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1 tbsp gelatin dissolved in 2 tbs cold water
For the whipped chai:
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6 tbsp reserved brewed Kolkata Chai DIY Chai Rose Kit
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1 tbsp instant coffee granules
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5 tbsp granulated white sugar
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2 cups milk
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Ice (optional)
Instructions
Preparation for the jelly:
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1. Add Rose Masala Chai leaves to a small pot with 2 cups of water
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2. Heat the mixture and allow it to come to a boil
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3. Reduce the heat and cook the tea until the liquid reduces to about 1 – 1.5 cups
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4. Strain the tea
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5. Remove 6 tablespoons of the tea and set aside to use for the whipped chai
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6. Put the remaining strained, brewed tea back into the pot and add dissolved gelatin and sugar
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7. Cook the mixture until it comes to a boil
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8. Add the sweetened tea-gelatin mixture to a shallow bowl and refrigerate until set (4 – 6 hours)
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9. Once set, cut the chai jelly into small cubes
For the whipped chai:
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1. Add 6 tablespoons of reserved Rose Masala chai to a bowl with instant coffee and granulated sugar
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2. Using an electric beater or whisk, whip the tea mixture for 10-15 minutes until a thick, fluffy foam forms
Assembly:
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1. Divide the prepared chai jelly between 2 glasses
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2. Pour 1 cup of milk into each glass and add ice if desired
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3. Top each glass generously with whipped chai foam
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4. Gently mix before drinking
