Jul 13 2026
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Masala Chai Recipe

Inspired by Tiffin Tree
Time20m
Serves2

Spiced Indian tea brewed with milk.

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Ingredients

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Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Blend

    In a mortar and pestle, crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick into a coarse powder. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add Tea and Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add the black tea leaves, grated ginger, and the prepared spice blend to the saucepan. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes. This will allow the flavors to infuse.

  5. 5

    Add Milk and Sweeten

    After simmering, add 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the tea mixture. Stir to combine and bring back to a boil.

  6. 6

    Strain and Serve

    Once the chai starts to boil, remove from heat and strain the tea into cups using a fine sieve to remove the solids. Serve hot.

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