Chai (Masala Tea)

Chai is black tea brewed with spices and milk. A cup of chai gives a wonderful sense of warmth and has a soothing effect. The mere aroma of chai makes you to want one; it is hard to resist. There are endless recipes, and every household has its favorite spice mix.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings people

Ingredients

Makes spice mix for 24 cups

24 green cardamoms hari ilachi
18 black pepper kali mirch
1 tsp anis seeds
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

Tea for 2 Cups of Chai

1-1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp tea leaves (I prefer Brooke Bond Red Label or Lipton Yellow Label)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chai spice mix

Instructions

Mix all the spices and grind to a powder. I prefer to use a coffee grinder, the one I keep just for spices. Store the chai spice mix in airtight container.
Boil the water and milk with 1/4 teaspoon spice mix. When the water boils, reduce the heat to low and add the tea leaves and sugar. Cover the pan and let it simmer two to three minutes.
Strain the mixture and serve hot. Adjust the sugar to your taste.

Notes

Notes

I use 10 oz tea cups or mugs.

Use 1/8 teaspoon of spice mix for 1 cup of tea.

Chai (Masala Tea)