Tea Tea Recipe
Here’s how to make masala chai! This fast and easy method makes a delicious cup of creamy, cozy-spiced Indian tea. Vegan variation included.
There’s nothing quite like a cup of masala chai. This Indian spiced milk tea is popular all around the world. There’s something about the mashup of creamy milk, subtly herbal tea, warm cinnamon and cardamom, and nuanced sweetness that hits 100% on the cozy drink meter. This is the best fall drink for when you pull out your sweaters, or a warming drink for the depths of winter. Of course, it works in any season: and once you try this recipe, you’ll start making it that often, too.
Translates to “tea” in Hindi, so saying chai tea is like saying “tea tea.” The more correct term for the Indian milk tea ismasala chai. The word
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Refers to a blend of spices used in cooking. Just like curry, the American concept of chai represents a Westernized reduction of a complex blend of Indian spices, and can oversimplify and appropriate a rich Indian cultural tradition.
What are the masala chai spices? Masala chai spices can include many different ingredients based on the cook and region, just like a curry powder blend. This mix uses the most common chai spices: but there are many more used regionally in Indian blends. Here’s what is in our masala chia spices mix:
There are more unique spices that are used regionally, like bay leaves, mint, coriander, lemongrass, mace, saffron, star anise, and more. Here’s the way our Indian friend Ruchi makesmasala chai.
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Many masala chai recipes use whole spices, like whole cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. Other recipes use ground, or a mix of whole and ground. Some recipes call for grinding whole spices in a mortar and pestle before letting them simmer with the tea.
This blend of masala chai spices is ground, which can be easier to find and cheaper. It also makes the process very quick and easy. You’ll find the flavor is beautifully nuanced with just the right amount of spice. Using ground spices also allows you to use the spice blend in baked goods like cookies and muffins. Note that many traditional Indian masala chai recipes simmer the whole spices.
You can use any type of black tea for masala chai. A strong tea such as Darjeeling or Assam is traditional, but you can also use English breakfast tea. You can use either tea bags or loose leaf tea. 1 tea bag equals 1 teaspoon loose leaf tea. You can place your tea in a tea strainer if you’d like. But you also will be straining the tea after simmering it, so you can leave the leaves loose if desired.
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The great thing about masala chai is that you can use many different types of milks, from dairy to non-dairy. Here’s our recommendation for the best types of milk to use for masala chai:
What milk to avoid for masala chai? Don’t use skim milk, the texture is too watery. Also steer away from almond milk for the same reason.
Love masala chai? The next best thing is a chai latte. This Western fusion spin got popular at coffee shops in the 1990’s by mashing up masala chai with steamed milk from a traditional latte. To make a chai latte, you heat the the milk separately and then froth it before adding it to the tea. Here’s how to do it:
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We might be the biggest coffee fans you know…but we’re also obsessed with tea! Here are a few more homemade tea recipes to try:Here are all the best tea recipes to make, whether you’re craving it hot or cold! Try chai lattes, iced tea, DIY herbal teas, and more.
Looking for a soothing cup of tea? Tea is astoundingly versatile, and can morph into so many different beverages. Make it into a refreshing iced tea for a hot afternoon, or brew a cup of cozy spiced masala chai for a wintery evening. Whip up a fluffy chai latte the morning, or cool off in the afternoon with an iced chai latte. You can even make your own DIY herbal teas using ginger or fresh herbs!
Here are all the best tea recipes to try: both hot and cold! There’s something for everyone and every season in this list, from herbal tea to iced tea to cold brew to masala chai! Let’s get started.
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First up in our tea recipes: there's nothing quite like a cup of masala chai! This Indian spiced milk tea is popular all around the world. There’s something about the mashup of creamy milk, subtly herbal tea, warm cinnamon and cardamom, and nuanced sweetness that hits 100% on the cozy drink meter. This is the best fall drink for when you pull out your sweaters, or a warming drink for the depths of winter. Of course, it works in any season!
This ginger tea recipe is cozy and warming: an easy herbal tea you can make at home! It's full of spicy ginger flavor, with a hint of tangy lemon and sweet honey. It’s a good substitute for coffee, if you’re trying to avoid caffeine. And it’s got some potential health benefits like aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and more! Here’s how to make this easy DIY herbal tea.
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Are you a sucker for a good tea latte? You can easily make one at home! No need to run to your favorite coffee shop, or load on the sugars and artificial flavors of a grocery store carton. You can make an even
chai latte in the comfort of your own home. There’s something that’s uniquely beautiful about this drink: the intrigue of the warm spices, the twinge of bitterness of tea, the rich, fluffed milk froth that makes a mustache after each sip.
Craving an ice cold glass of iced tea? Here’s the easiest way to make it: Cold Brew Tea! This tea recipe takes just 1 minute of hands on time: then let the pitcher brew in the refrigerator. After 6 hours, you’ve got a cold pitcher of iced tea! The flavor is even smoother than the standard method, with no hint of bitterness at all. Add a sweet of lemon and you’ve got one refreshing drink: perfect for afternoons with about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee.
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Hey, sweet tea fans! Did you know the best version of this classic drink is made right at home? This homemade sweet tea is full of the most perfect flavor. It’s sweetened just enough, so you taste the bold nutty flavor of the tea against the purity of the sugar. Wow! The moment Alex and I whipped up a batch, we knew we’d be drinking it this way from now on. Move over, store-bought sweet tea! This recipe has the best flavor on the planet.
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There’s always room for more healthy drinks in our repertoire, and here’s one that’s quick and refreshing: Iced Green Tea! This tasty drink has virtually no calories but is ultra satisfying, pairing the herbaceous, grassy flavor of green tea with a hint of lemon and jingling ice cubes. It’s hydrating in any season: ideal for summer
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