Masala Chai

Servings: 10 Total Time: 25 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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Masala Chai

This aromatic Indian spiced tea combines warming spices with black tea and your choice of milk for a comforting, authentic beverage. Each spice contributes its unique flavor to create a perfectly balanced, fragrant drink.

Prep Time 5 mins Working time 20 mins Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 10

Ingredients

For the Chai

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Combine spices, tea, and water in pot
  2. Simmer on low heat 10 minutes until reduced by half
  3. Add milk, bring to boil
  4. Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes more
  5. Strain into cups
  6. Add sweetener to taste

Note

Tips

  • Use whole spices, not powdered
  • Add sweetener at end to balance flavors
  • Adjust spice ratios to taste
  • Fresh ginger provides best flavor
  • Can be made stronger or weaker
  • Store whole spices in airtight container

Enjoy,

Chef Patrick

Keywords: Indian, Spiced, Comfort, Traditional