Homemade Masala Chai
A warming and aromatic homemade masala chai, perfect for a chilly afternoon.
15m2Servings
Nutrition
44kcal
1gProtein
8gCarbs
1gFat
Ingredients
Water
2 cups
Cloves
4 pieces
Cardamom Pods
4 pieces
Ginger
thumb-sized, crushed
1 piece
Loose Chai Tea
2 tsp
Sugar
2 tsp
Milk
splash
¼ cup
Instructions
1Infuse Spices
5m
5mBoil Water with Spices
Add 2 cups of water to a pan, along with the cloves, cardamom pods, and crushed ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until the spices have softened.
2Add Tea and Sweetener
5m
5mAdd Chai Tea
Once the cardamom pods have softened, add the loose chai tea to the pan. Stir and let it brew for 2-3 minutes.
Add Milk and Sugar
Then, add a splash of milk and the sugar to your liking. Stir well and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil.
3Serve
2m
2mStrain and Serve
Pour the chai through a fine-mesh strainer into your cups. Serve hot.
Tips
Boil the water with spices first before adding tea for a more perfect chai.
Feel free to add black pepper or cinnamon sticks for extra flavor, but the classic combination is cloves, cardamom, and ginger.
You can use tea bags if loose leaf tea is not available.
Honey can be used as a sweetener instead of sugar.