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Masala Chai Recipe

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Dec 09 2025

20m

Serves 2

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Make Masala Chai in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Tea Base

Spices

Sweetener and Milk

Preparation

Prepare the Tea Base

1. Boil Water

In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. Add Tea Leaves

Once the water is boiling, add 2 tsp of black tea leaves to the boiling water. Allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes.

Add Spices

3. Incorporate Spices

Add the grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns to the boiling tea mixture. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.

Sweeten and Add Milk

4. Strain Tea

After 5 minutes, strain the tea into a separate pot or a teapot to remove the tea leaves and spices.

5. Add Sugar and Milk

Add 2 tsp of sugar and 1 cup of milk to the strained tea. Stir well and heat the mixture gently until it is hot but not boiling.

Serve

6. Enjoy Your Masala Chai

Pour the hot masala chai into cups and serve immediately. Enjoy with biscuits or snacks!

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