Chai Tea

Black tea with a mixture of aromatic spices and milk for a sweet beverage served hot or cold.

Masala Chai has been made in India for thousands of years. Both hot and cold with a mix of spices.  It wasn’t until the British set up tea farms in the early 1900s that tea was added and it became a caffeinated beverage. It is now made all over the world and enjoyed by so many people. I love that the recipe can be adapted to include many spices depending on what you like best.

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What ingredients do you need for chai tea?

• Water
• Whole Milk
• Sugar
• Black Tea or Tea Bags
• Cardamom Pods
• Cinnamon Stick
• Fresh Ginger
• Whole Cloves
• Nutmeg
• Star Anise

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The Recipe…

Bring water to a simmer and pour over a container with tea. Add all spices and ginger. Let steep for 10 minutes and then stain through a fine whole strainer into a cup. Add sugar and milk to taste.

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Recipe Tips:

• Instead of sugar, you can use other sweeteners such as brown sugar or honey.
• Instead of whole milk, you could substitute almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.
• This recipe can be chilled and served cold as well.  

Make Ahead:

• The tea can be made ahead and chilled to serve over ice.
• Create a mix of spices to keep on hand to make the tea. This will save time.

Storing tips:

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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