Masala chai - Masala Chai (Chai Tea) Recipe

But which is it, Masala Chai or Chai Masala? I simmered for about 10 minutes to get more flavor from the spices.

If you've made this recipe, be sure to drop us a line down in the comment, leave a rating, and let us know how you liked it! Masala chai is a sweet and spicy drink that can be enjoyed all year round, served either piping hot from the stove or nice and chilled from the fridge.

For a large 20-ounce mugful, I start with probably 30 ounces of water, 2 heaping teaspoons "CTC style" loose black tea, 3-4 cardamom pods, probably 10-15 whole cloves, 10-15 whole peppercorns, and a 2-3 inch cinnamon stick.

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Making it from scratch takes more time, but is infinitely more rewarding.

For example, a brew of two cups of chai, 1 cup of the chai will be from milk.

The difference between our process and the traditional process is that our black Assam tea already comes naturally brewed, then flash dried and powdered which is soluble in hot water.

What spices are used in Masala Chai recipes? Tea pulling Watch almost any video of street food in India and you'll probably find a scene of a chai vendor pulling tea: the brew is poured back and forth between two pots from a great distance repeatedly until it turns slightly foamy.