Homemade Masala Chai
A comforting recipe for homemade masala chai, featuring freshly ground spices for a magical flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons masala chai powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup milk
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cardamom pods
- Fresh ginger
- Cloves
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the masala chai powder and sugar to the boiling water, stirring for about 30 seconds to dissolve.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
- Carefully add 1 cup of milk and allow it to return to a gentle boil.
- Strain the chai into cups using a fine-mesh strainer.
Notes
It’s best if your milk is at room temperature to prevent curdling when boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
