Masala chai

Tea simmered with milk, spice and sweetness

A family of household and regional recipes—not one universal authentic formula.

Starting point

Use a documented recipe as a beginning: simmer spices, add tea, then milk and sweetness according to the household style.

What you need

• Saucepan
• Fine strainer
• Black tea
• Milk or alternative
• Whole spices

Method

1. Crush fresh whole spices.
2. Simmer them in water.
3. Add robust black tea.
4. Add milk and sweetener if used.
5. Bring together without scorching; strain.

Watch for

Attribute the recipe and avoid flattening Indian tea culture into a single spice mix.

Source

• Indian High Commission cultural recipe