masala tea

Indian masala chai is one of the most enjoyed beverages in India. Masala meaning a mixture of spices is simmered along with milk and tea leaves or powder. Then it is lightly sweetened with sugar. This recipe will give you masala tea that you would get in any standard Indian restaurant.

Masala chai (Masala tea)

green cardamoms ((5 for stronger flavor) (elaichi))

((2 for milder flavor))

cinnamon piece ((dalchini))

water

tea powder (or tea leaves as needed (adjust to suit your taste))

sugar (or as needed)

ginger (freshly chopped or crushed (optional))

milk ((adjust

green

((2 grams) (lavang))

cinnamon ((dalchini))

fennel seeds ((1½ grams) (saunf))

black pepper corn ((½ tsp powder))

nutmeg (grated

petals star flower ((star anise) (chakri phool))

Pour water to a pot and add the tea. Bring this to a boil.

Meanwhile crush cloves, cardamom &amp; cinnamon stick in a hand pestle or spice blender to a powder. 

Add it to boiling water along with crushed ginger.

Boil for about 2 to 3 minutes on a low to medium flame. 

When the flavors are infused well pour milk and bring it to a boil.

Then simmer until the tea darkens &amp; turns thick for about 5 mins. I usually simmer the entire tea until it reduces approximately to 1 ¾ cups.

The flavor of milk should vanish when the masala tea is ready. Filter to serving cups.

Serve masala chai hot or warm with any breakfast, snack or biscuits.

Method 1 - How to make instant masala chai

Clean all the spices and add to a blender jar. Powder finely.

Store it in an airtight glass jar.

Use about ½ tsp or more to make 2 servings of tea. For stronger tea you can use about ¾ tsp.

Method 2 - Making masala chai powder or chai masala

An authentic recipe for Masala Chai (tea) or Indian Spiced Chai. This easy recipe uses black tea bags and whole spices and takes less than 20 minutes to make!

Easy Masala Chai (Tea) Recipe - Spiced Chai

3-4 inch cinnamon stick (ceylon

cloves

green cardamom pods (cracked

black peppercorns

fennel seeds (optional)

ginger

black tea bags

milk

sugar

Heat a small/medium (1-2 qt) saucepan over high heat. Add water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, fennel seeds (if using), and ginger. (See Note 2) Bring to a boil and add the tea bags or leaves.

Reduce the heat to medium/medium-low and simmer gently for 7-10 minutes, depending on how strong you’d like the tea and spices. It will turn a deep burgundy color and reduce slightly.

Add milk and sugar and stir to mix. Raise the heat to high. Once the milk comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium and allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes.

When ready to serve, raise the heat to high and allow it to come to a rolling boil for a minute or so, depending on how &#39;cooked&#39; you like the milk. (See Note 3) If you’d like, use a ladle to aerate the chai to deepen the flavor and make it creamier.

Pour into cups through a strainer and add more sweetener, if needed.

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There’s made-from-concentrate, sharply spiced Chai Tea you get from your local coffee shop. And then there’s the authentic version of Spiced Chai (or tea) that we usually call Masala Chai. This easy recipe uses whole spices to create a warming, balanced, perfectly spiced cup of Chai.

Masala Chai (Spiced Chai)

Masala Chai or Indian Masala Tea is an Indian spiced tea made with whole spices, water, black tea and milk. A perfect drink for your breakfast or evening time.

Masala Chai Recipe | Indian Milk Tea

sugar (or add

black tea (- granules or tea leaves, preferably Assam CTC tea)

milk (or add as per taste)

cinnamon (- true cinnamon and not cassia cinnamon)

green cardamoms

Take cinnamon, green cardamoms, cloves and peeled ginger in a mortar-pestle.

Crush coarsely and set aside.

In a sauce pan or a small pan with a handle, heat water.

Let the water come to a boil and then add the crushed spices.

Boil the spices along with the water for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add sugar as per taste. I usually add 4 teaspoons of raw sugar. You can add more or less.

Now add 2 teaspoons of assam tea powder. Boil for a minute. This boiling time depends on how strong you want your tea. If you prefer a strong intense tea, then boil for a few more minutes.

Add milk. After adding milk boil for 2 to 3 minutes.

If using chilled milk, then boil with tea for 2 to 3 minutes. If using hot milk, then add the milk and switch off the heat.

Pour the tea through a tea strainer directly in the cup.

Serve masala chai hot with some Indian snacks or cookies or biscuits.

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