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Masala chai Recipe | How to make Masala Tea-Indian Tea

A comforting Indian beverage brewed with bold black tea, warm spices, milk, and sugar — Masala Chai is the heart of every Indian kitchen.
Course Beverage, beverages &drinks, Drinks, Indian Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories
Author Spicy Veg Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Full-fat milk Can substitute with dairy-free milk
  • 2 tsp Black tea leaves Preferably Assam or Darjeeling
  • 2 tsp Sugar Or to taste
  • For Masala Chai/Tea:
  • 1 inch Ginger Crushed or grated
  • 2 Green cardamom pods Crushed
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Cinnamon stick Small piece
  • 8-10 whole black peppercorn
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds optional

Instructions

  • Boil Spices: Add water, crushed ginger, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, fennal seeds and cinnamon stick to a saucepan. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add Tea: Stir in the black tea leaves. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add Milk & Sugar: Add milk and sugar. Let it come to a gentle boil.
  • Simmer: Let the chai simmer for 2–3 minutes more for a richer flavor.
  • Strain & Serve: Strain into cups using a fine sieve. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use whole spices for the most authentic flavor.
  • Adjust spice and sweetness to your preference.
  • You can make a dry chai masala mix in advance and use ½ tsp per cup.
  • For a vegan version, use almond, oat, or soy milk.