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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Tea | Dum Chai

    Instant Pot Tea | Dum Chai

    Posted on January 16, 2020 · Last Updated on May 4, 2023 · By Srividhya G · 25 Comments

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     Amazing Indian style tea with the delicate flavors of cardamom and dried rosebuds made in Instant Pot. And that’s what I am going to share today – Instant Pot dum chai with no supervision.

    instant pot dum chai with rosebuds and cardamom

    I hear the term chai tea a lot these days. But folks, chai means tea and tea means chai. When you say chai tea, it literally means “tea tea.” So either say chai or tea. :-) A humble request from me. Thanks.

    I love my filter coffee, and my day starts with filter coffee. Being a South Indian, that doesn’t come as a surprise. ( But the surprising fact is I don’t have a filter coffee post on my blog, and I will be updating it soon with a video. So stay tuned. ) Let’s stick to our topic tea.

    Tea is one of the popular beverages in India and also around the whole world. According to Wikipedia, tea was first introduced into India by the British in an attempt to break the Chinese monopoly on tea.

    Tea was planted initially in Assam and then in Darjeeling, and then it spread across in the South as well. Now we have our own traditional tea, and India is one of the largest tea producers.

    Tea Condiments:

    I started drinking tea during my undergrad days. In the evenings, we used to get only tea in our hostel. So that’s how I started drinking tea. I got this routine of drinking coffee in the morning and tea in the evening.

    Amma usually adds tulsi leaves (fresh or dried) and ginger to tea and sometimes cardamom. I was under the impression that we only add ginger and cardamom to tea for a long time.
    But when I came to the US and started relishing our friends’ tea, I realized how wrong I was about tea condiments. Oh boy, there are so many condiments that we can add to tea to enhance its flavors.

    Some of the new condiments that I started to add in our tea are fennel seeds, lemongrass, mint leaves, dried hibiscus, etc.

    Rose Buds in Tea:

    This summer I met some of my blogger friends and Priya who blogs at I Camp in my Kitchen gifted some amazing dried herbs like rosebuds, hibiscus, and lavender. She got it all the way from Dubai. And I am using the dried rosebud for this chai. You can also use good quality edible dried rose petals instead of rosebuds for this rose tea. 10 petals would be good for this measure.

    Like how you can add different condiments to your tea, you can make tea in zillion ways. Right from boiling water and adding tea and milk-water proportion, adding condiments every family has their own recipe.  I have shared what we like and how I make here.

    close up shot of instant pot dum chai

    Why Instant Pot Dum Chai?

    I can hear you asking this question. Let me answer that first before the recipe and video.

    I love making tea on the stove-top. There is no doubt about it. I love the fragrance of tea brewing, along with the condiments. During weekdays, I make tea only for myself and that too in the evening. Back then, with the toddler around and with all his classes, I started making mug tea in the microwave.

    Microwave Tea –

    I buy tea bags with different flavors. I microwave ½ cup of water for 1 minute and then steep in the tea bag and let it brew. After about two minutes or so, I discard the tea bag and add milk and sugar and microwave it again. That’s it.

    When Instant Pot became popular, the Instant Pot tea became quite popular as well. I tried it as well. You don’t need to supervise(hands-free), and as you let the pressure release naturally, there is no need to check-in between either. I liked it, but I was resorting to my microwave method until I had to live without it. :-)

    As I mentioned in the meal planner post, we are remodeling our kitchen and living room, and I don’t have all my appliances. I am managing with two Instant Pots and one induction stove. So I started making tea in Instant Pot again and realized how the flavors were so intense.

    I posted a small video both on my Instagram and Reddit, and to my surprise, everyone liked it and tried. So, I decided to document it on my blog as well.

    Instant Pot Dum Chai Video –

    Check out my detailed dum chai video here. 

     

    Accessories Required for PIP Tea –

    As mentioned in the video, I used my egg rack that came as a part of the Instant Pot accessory kit. But you can use the one that comes with the Instant Pot or buy a tall trivet separately as well.
    Please click the below links for the accessory kit that I have and also the tall trivet. (PS- These are Amazon affiliate links.)
    • Tall Trivet
    • Accessory kit that I have

    How to Make Cardamom and Rose Tea in Instant Pot / Pot in Pot Dum Chai:

    I don’t make tea directly in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and I always use pot in pot method. I have tried this tea in both 3-quart and 6-quart, and both come out really well. Check the notes on how to make tea in the pressure cooker.

    This is what you need for making the tea. Tea powder, milk, water, sugar, and condiments of your choice.

    tea ingredients

    Make sure you take a tall vessel that fits well inside the instant pot when placed on a trivet. In that bowl, first add the tea, sugar, dried rosebud, and crushed green cardamom. Peeling off few petals enhances the flavor further.

    adding the tea ingredients to the bowl

    Next, add the milk and water. Mix it nicely.

    tea mix for dum chai

    Add 1 cup of water to the inner pot and place the trivet and then place the tea vessel.

    keeping tea inside instant pot

    Pressure cook this for 3 minutes at high-pressure mode and let the pressure release naturally. Milk doesn’t curdle or anything. Please check the video. Open the Instant Pot, strain the tea.

    instant pot dum chai final step

    Enjoy the hands-free hot tea. I served it with store-bought rusk. But you can always serve it with any biscotti or boiled peanut salad or spicy puffed rice or lotus seeds.

    instant pot chai in two small glass cups with rusk and condiments on the side

    Things to Note While Making Tea in Instant Pot-

    1.  Make sure your sealing ring is well-cleaned. If you have a separate sealing ring that you use for sweets, make sure to use that.
    2. In 6-qt, even though the vent is in sealing position, sometimes the valve doesn’t raise up. But don’t worry. The Instant Pot will continue to do its magic, and the count down will begin.
    3. I personally felt the tea made in 3-qt when cooked for 3 minutes was slightly strong when compared to the one made in 6-qt for 3 minutes. You can try three or four minutes of pressure cooking time or adjust the tea amount according to your preference.
    4. Serving Size – My measure serves one, or if you are limiting your caffeine intake, you can make it into two servings as well. You will approx 8oz /240ml of chai with my measure
    5. Scaling the recipe – I have tried making tea for 3 in Instant Pot. Make sure you use the inner vessel big enough to hold that amount. I haven’t tried making tea directly in the inner pot.
    6. Variations – Instead of rosebud, you can add dried rose petals or any other condiments like ginger, tulsi leaves, cardamom, fennel seeds, or even store-bought tea masala.
    7. Also, adjust the water and milk proportion and sugar as per your liking.
    8. Making Tea in Stove-Top Pressure Cooker – I have tried making the tea in my stove-top pressure cooker, both in 2litre and 4-liter ones. I follow the same procedure, but I pressure cook for 1 whistle and let the pressure subside naturally.

    top angle shot of instant pot dum chai

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    instant pot tea in small glass cups with spoons on the side
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    Instant Pot Tea | Dum Chai

    Amazing Indian style tea with the delicate flavors of cardamom & dried rosebuds made in Instant Pot. Instant Pot tea, precisely dum chai recipe.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 minutes mins
    Pressure Building & Releasing15 minutes mins
    Total Time23 minutes mins
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2 people (½ cup each)
    Calories: 59kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp black tea
    • 2 tsp sugar or to taste
    • 2 green cardamom crushed
    • 1 dried rosebud
    • ½ cup water 120 ml
    • ½ cup milk I used 2% reduced-fat milk (120 ml)

    Instructions

    • Make sure you take a tall vessel that fits well inside the instant pot when placed on a trivet. In that bowl, first add the tea, sugar, dried rosebud, and crushed green cardamom. Peeling off few petals enhances the flavor further.
    • Next, add the milk and water. Mix it nicely.
    • Add 1 cup of water to the inner pot and place the trivet and then place the tea vessel.
    • Pressure cook this for 3 minutes at high-pressure mode and let the pressure release naturally. Milk doesn't curdle or anything. Please check the video.
    • Open the Instant Pot, strain the tea. Enjoy the hands-free hot tea.

    Video

    Notes

    • Make sure your sealing ring is well-cleaned. If you have a separate sealing ring that you use for sweets, make sure to use that.
    • In 6-qt, even though the vent is in sealing position, sometimes the valve doesn't raise up. But don't worry. The Instant Pot will continue to do its magic, and the count down will begin.
    • I personally felt the tea made in 3-qt when cooked for 3 minutes for slightly strong when compared to the one made in 6-qt for 3 minutes. You can try three or four minutes of pressure cooking time or adjust the tea amount according to your preference.
    • Serving Size - My measure serves one, or if you are limiting your caffeine intake, you can make it into two servings as well. You will approx 8oz /240ml of chai with my measure
    • Scaling the recipe - I have tried making tea for 3 in Instant Pot. Make sure you use the inner vessel big enough to hold that amount. I haven't tried making tea directly in the inner pot.
    • Variations - Instead of rosebud, you can add dried rose petals or any other condiments like ginger, tulsi leaves, cardamom, fennel seeds, or even store-bought tea masala.
    • Also, adjust the water and milk proportion and sugar as per your liking.
    • Making Tea in Stove-Top Pressure Cooker - I have tried making the tea in my stove-top pressure cooker, both in 2litre and 4-liter ones. I follow the same procedure, but I pressure cook for 1 whistle and let the pressure subside naturally.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @vidhyasvegetariankitchen or tag #vidhyasvegkitchen
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    Other Tea Recipes from my Blog Archives-

    • Matcha Green Tea Latte
    • Thai Iced Tea
    • Green Tea Spritzer
    • Iced Fusion Tea
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    Comments

    1. ruchika says

      December 08, 2020 at 7:57 am

      looking forward for your recipe of masala chai in cup in microwave.. i would also appreciate if you can give me tips on how to keep house hair free from golden shedding

      Reply
    2. ruchika says

      December 08, 2020 at 6:51 am

      also can you please tell ratio and tea bags you used for making masala chai in microwave in a cup. love ur golden.. i too have golden..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        December 08, 2020 at 7:50 am

        Thanks. Goldens are the best.

        Reply
    3. Ruchika says

      December 07, 2020 at 6:59 am

      Can you please update your accessories link for dum chai

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        December 07, 2020 at 8:43 am

        Just updated it. I think the one that I bought is out of stock. So I have included another one. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
        • ruchika says

          December 07, 2020 at 9:21 am

          thanks… i will try the recipe . we love tea but i hate baby sitting it.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            December 07, 2020 at 10:54 am

            :-) Thanks. I am sure you will love it.

            Reply
            • ruchika says

              December 08, 2020 at 6:51 am

              also can you please tell ratio and tea bags you used for making masala chai in microwave in a cup

            • Srividhya G says

              December 08, 2020 at 7:49 am

              I use tea bags pa. I am yet to share my own chai masala here on the blog.

        • ruchika says

          December 08, 2020 at 1:18 pm

          thanks dear

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            December 09, 2020 at 1:13 pm

            Thanks

            Reply
    4. Sowmya says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      Do i have yo double the size if I double the content?

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 13, 2020 at 8:25 am

        Sorry I am not getting it. If you making for more people, you need to double the measure and yes need a bit inner pot that will fit the IP. Let me if I misunderstood.

        Reply
    5. Sowmya says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      If i double the content do I have to double the time too?

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 13, 2020 at 8:23 am

        No you don’t need to increase the time.

        Reply
    6. Iswarya Lalith says

      April 09, 2020 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Vidhya,
      This is one of my favorites until now. I am living with this now :)
      Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 09, 2020 at 4:55 pm

        Thankoooo:-)

        Reply
      • Preethy says

        March 02, 2021 at 8:58 am

        Loved your way of making chai. I tried this method and it is very good and timesaver on working days, when we dont need to babysit.Thank you for all the tips.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 03, 2021 at 10:55 am

          Thanks so much. :-)

          Reply
    7. Bala Rajasekharan says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      Hi Vidya,
      Can’t wait to try this. You made it look simple and easy.

      I’m eagerly awaiting your filter coffee recipe. Being from Chennai this is the most I miss in US.

      Bala

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        January 21, 2020 at 9:18 am

        Thanks a lot. I will sure post the filter coffee recipe soon.

        Reply
    8. Mamatha says

      January 17, 2020 at 6:24 am

      Looks great! Iam defo trying this one. Btw love your tea cups? Can I please ask where you got them? Thanks

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        January 17, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Thanks a lot. I hope you like it. I got those cups as gifts. They are from Chennai for sure bt I don’t know other details. Let me check.

        Reply
        • Priya says

          April 25, 2021 at 1:55 am

          Please let us know where u got the tea cup
          It’s soo pretty

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            April 26, 2021 at 6:29 pm

            I got it as a gift from our friends pa. It’s from Chennai.

            Reply
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