Masala Chai (Indian Tea)

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Masala Chai (Indian Tea) in a glass cup from a bird's eye view with spices and cinnamon sticks spread around
Prep Time: 5 Mins Cook Time: 10–15 Mins Serves: 2 Print

Ingredients

  • Milk - 1¼ mug
  • Water - 1 mug
  • Sashi’s Chai Masala - ⅓ tsp
  • Loose tea (or 2 teabags) - 2 tsp
  • Fresh ginger, grated - ½ tsp (optional)
  • Sugar - 2 tsp (optional; adjust to taste)

Cooking Method

  1. Add the water to a pan and set the hob to medium-low heat.
  2. Add loose tea/teabags, Sashi’s Chai Masala, ginger, and sugar; simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. As soon as it starts to simmer, add the milk.
  4. Let the tea simmer on medium until it rises to the top; reduce the heat. Repeat the rise/reduce cycle 3 to 4 times until the colour turns a deep orange.
  5. After ~10 minutes total simmering, strain into 2 cups and serve.

Points to Remember

  • Ginger is optional.
  • Adjust the level of Sashi’s Chai Masala to taste.
  • Take care not to let the tea boil over.