Masala Tea

Warm up your senses with the aromatic embrace of Masala Tea, an authentic Indian spiced tea that's as comforting as it is invigorating. This recipe blends robust black tea with a symphony of warming spices like fresh ginger, crushed cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, creating a perfectly balanced infusion of flavors. Simmered with milk and lightly sweetened, this chai is a soothing yet flavorful beverage ideal for mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or cozy evenings. With just 20 minutes from preparation to serving, this easy Masala Tea recipe is your gateway to a café-quality experience at home. Perfectly spiced and delightfully creamy, it’s a tea lover’s dream in every steaming cup.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons or pieces black tea leaves or tea bags
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 inch (grated) fresh ginger
• 2 crushed green cardamom pods
• 2 pieces cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 4 crushed black peppercorns
• 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 piece star anise

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, crushed black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and star anise.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavor.

Step 3

Add the black tea leaves or tea bags to the simmering spiced water and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preference for tea strength.

Step 4

Pour in the milk and add the sugar, adjusting the sweetness according to your taste. Stir well.

Step 5

Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the masala tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy this aromatic and delightful beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	803.3 grams (803.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	349

Total Fat 8.20g	11%
Saturated Fat 3.30g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 132mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 65.30g	24%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 37.40g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 552mg	42%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 975mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.2%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 68.0%