Chai Masala

Description

Masala tea (Chai Masala) is a sweet, milky, and warming drink based on an Indian spice blend, black tea, milk, and sweetener. Like all Indian spice mixes, this blend varies by region and household, but traditional recipes most commonly feature cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Inspired by various recipes, we’ve also added sweet fennel seeds and a pinch of Indian black pepper. Black tea is not included in this mix – add it separately! We recommend using the black Assam tea available in our online store.

It’s best to buy this spice blend in small quantities and store it in an airtight container, as freshness is key!

This recipe makes 2 full cups:

• pour ~460 ml water into a saucepan, add 1 tsp of the masala tea blend, and bring to a boil;
• add 3 tsp black tea and simmer for 3 minutes;
• add ~120 ml milk, heat until boiling, then remove from heat;
• strain and pour into cups;
• add sweetener (sugar, honey), stir well, and enjoy!

If you prefer a stronger flavor, add more black tea or let it simmer longer.