Chai Masala + How to Make Perfect Masala Chai
Chai Masala + How to Make Perfect Masala Chai
Ingredients
Chai Masala:
- ¼ cup whole green cardamom pods (with the shell on) 23 grams
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 14 grams
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves 4 grams
- 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 2 grams
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger 3 grams
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns approx 30 peppercorns
To Make 1 cup of Chai:
- 8 ounces water
- ½ teaspoon chai masala
- 1 ½ teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 2 ounces whole milk
- 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons sugar to taste
To Make 2 cups of Chai:
- 16 ounces water
- 1 teaspoon chai masala
- 3 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 4 ounces whole milk
- 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar to taste
To Make 4 cups of Chai:
- 32 ounces water
- 2 teaspoon chai masala
- 6 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 8 ounces whole milk
- 6 to 8 teaspoons sugar to taste
Instructions
To Make Chai Masala:
- Add all of the spices to a spice grinder and grind (this is the spice grinder I have and love).
To Make Chai:
- Add water and chai masala to a pot, and bring it to a boil.
- Add loose black tea and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Add milk and bring to a full rolling boil (until you like the color of the chai), then turn off the heat.
- Strain into teacups.
- Add sugar to the teacups and stir.
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