Masala Chai

Indian chai is boiled, not brewed: black tea, milk, sugar and spices simmered together. Use strong Assam CTC tea.

Video and original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen. Our recipe below is our own home-style version, written in our own words – quantities and steps may differ from the original.

• Serves 2
• Prep 5 min
• Cook 8 min
• Vegetarian · gluten-free

Ingredients

• 250 ml water
• 250 ml milk
• 2 tsp Assam CTC black tea
• 3 green cardamom, crushed
• 2 cm ginger, crushed
• 2 cloves (optional)
• 1 small piece cinnamon (optional)
• 2–3 tsp sugar or jaggery
• Or: ½ tsp ready chai masala

Method

1. Boil water with ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon for 2 minutes.
2. Add the tea and boil 1 minute.
3. Add milk and sugar and bring to the boil. Let it rise and fall 2–3 times on medium heat.
4. Strain into cups and serve hot.

Shop the ingredients

Everything you need for this recipe is in stock at Farmah’s – order online or pick it up at Annenstraße 41, Graz.