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Masala Chai with Homemade Chai Masala Powder

Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: May 22, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · 14 Comments

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Authentic Indian tea "masala chai" is a popular drink made with a special spice mix "chai masala powder". A perfect tea to start a fresh day and as an evening tea to unwind after a long exhausting day.

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Masala chai is a special and traditional tea from India containing different aromatic spices blended into a powder, combined with milk and black tea . Each spice of this homemade chai masala brings a unique flavour to the homemade Indian chai making it one of the most popular beverages worldwide. 

Spices used in the aromatic Chai Masala have a lot of health benefits. It is a perfect winter warmer drink like Kashaya, Rose Milk Tea, Hibiscus Tea to enjoy during winter time. Winter can really be a delight for chai lovers, imagine yourself staying at the world's third-highest ski resort in Kashmir, wearing your sipping hot chai and waiting for your ski sessions.

There is no fixed recipe to make masala chai. Almost every household in India will have their own version tea masala powder recipe and here I am sharing my version. In many Indian households, the day doesn't start without a cup of hot masala chai.

Most households prefer to offer masala chai whenever they have a guest coming over. Masala chai with hot snacks such as bread vada, masala corn, vegetable pakora, gobi 65 and air fryer crispy masala peanuts is my favourite combo, especially during rainy days and winter.

Trust me, solace, comfort and relaxation are what you feel at the same time while sipping this Indian chai and munching on the snacks.

How to make Indian tea masala powder?

Homemade spices are always best and impart a fresh aroma to the chai and it is always better than store-bought. It is so easy to make this chai masala mix with most of the spices already you have in your pantry. After you have tried this I am sure you will never buy a store-bought spice mix.

Grind the whole spices in a coffee blender or small blender and store it in a sterilised dry air tight jar. Having a batch of homemade chai masala powder comes in handy and making masala chai is a breeze and gets ready in a jiffy.

Variations and Substitutions

You may swap dried ginger with dry ginger powder. You may skip dried ginger in the spice mix, instead, add fresh ginger root or dried ginger powder while brewing the masala chai.

This is a simple version tea masala recipe, you can play around adding different ingredients such as fennel seeds, nutmeg while grinding the spices.

Ingredients

for masala tea powder

Black peppercorn: 1 tbsp

Dried ginger: 1 inch

Green Cardamom pods/ elachi: 2 tbsp

Cassia bark / dalchini: 2 inch

Cloves: 1 tsp

for 1 cup masala chai

Water: 1 cup

Whole milk: ⅓ cup

Teabag: 1

Sugar: as required

Masala chai powder: ¼ tsp

Instructions

First use a mortar – pestle to crush dry ginger.

Now place black peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom, cassia bark and crushed dried ginger tin spice grinder and blend to a coarse powder.

Store in a sterilized airtight container.

before and after grinding chai masala spices

Use around ¼ teaspoon chai masala powder to make mildly spiced Indian Masala Chai/Masala Tea.

Heat water and chai masala powder until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and boil on low to medium heat for 10 minutes.

Now add a tea bag, sugar, milk and let it brew for a couple of minutes or longer if you prefer strong chai.

Strain and enjoy hot and mildly spiced Masala Chai...

brewing water milk teabag and masala chai spice mix

Strain and enjoy hot and mildly spiced Masala Chai…

pouring masala chai in a cup

Recipe Notes

Masala chai spice mix can be stored for nearly 5 months in an airtight container at room temperature.

Add a little more masala powder while preparing Masala Chai if you prefer extra spicy chai.

Be careful while brewing as the milk can easily rise and spill over.

Adjust sugar as per your taste.

Add or reduce masala chai spice mix as per your preferred spice levels.

Tea leaves could be used instead of tea bags.

The masala chai recipe can be doubled or tripled by adding more tea bags, milk and masala powder.

FAQ

Where else can masala powder be used?

Masala chai spice mix has become so popular that it is not only used to make aromatic masala chai but also in puddings, pies, cakes, popsicles, cocktails, and fudge are a few to name. The list is endless.

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Masala chai with homemade chai masala powder

Chai Masala Powder is a mixture of aromatic Indian spices used to prepare authentic Indian tea “Masala Chai”. Each spice brings a unique flavor to the chai making it one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Spices used in the aromatic Chai Masala have a lot of health benefits. 
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Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Geetha Priyanka

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

    Ingredients for Masala Chai Powder

    • 1 Tablespoon Peppercorn
    • 1 inch Dried Ginger
    • 2 Tablespoon Green Cardamom/ Elachi
    • 2 inch Cassia bark/ dalchini
    • 1 Teaspoon Cloves

    Ingredients to prepare Masala Chai

    • 1 cup Water
    • ⅓ cup Milk
    • 1 Teabag
    • as required Sugar
    • ¼ Teaspoon Masala chai spice mix

    Instructions

    • First use mortar – pestle to crush dry ginger.
      1 inch Dried Ginger
    • Now grind peppercorn, green cardamom, cloves, cassia bark along with crushed dry ginger to a coarse powder.
      1 Tablespoon Peppercorn, 2 Tablespoon Green Cardamom/ Elachi, 2 inch Cassia bark/ dalchini, 1 Teaspoon Cloves
    • Store in an air tight container.
    • Use around ¼ teaspoon chai masala powder to make mildly spiced Indian Masala Chai/Masala Tea.
    • Heat water and masala chai spice mix until it comes to the boil. Reduce the heat and boil on low to medium heat for 10 minutes. 
      1 cup Water, ¼ Teaspoon Masala chai spice mix
    • Now add tea bag, sugar, milk and let it brew for a couple of minutes or longer if you prefer strong chai.
      1 Teabag, as required Sugar, ⅓ cup Milk
    • Strain and enjoy hot and mildly spiced Masala Chai....

    Notes

    Masala chai spice mix can be stored for nearly 5 months in an airtight container at room temperature.
    Add a little more masala powder while preparing Masala Chai if you prefer extra spicy chai.
    Be careful while brewing as the milk can easily rise and spill over.
    Adjust sugar as per your taste.
    Add or reduce masala chai spice mix as per your preferred spice levels.
    Tea leaves could be used instead of tea bags.
    The masala chai recipe can be doubled or tripled by adding more tea bags, milk and masala powder.
     
    ** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Taylor Kiser

      April 28, 2019 at 5:18 am

      5 stars
      I could drink one of these every day! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 08, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Yes, Taylor, it's such a warming and hearty drink to start a day.

        Reply
    2. Beth

      April 28, 2019 at 3:20 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so delicious. Tea to warm the soul!

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 08, 2019 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you Beth!

        Reply
    3. Adrianne

      April 28, 2019 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge chai tea drinker as I don't drink coffee anymore. So this is a great recipe. I fancy a hot cup of it right now, thanks!

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 08, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Glad to know you like chai. Hope you enjoy this masala chai too.

        Reply
    4. cheflolaskitchen

      April 27, 2019 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      My Indian colleges are always talking about how much they miss their homeland smoothie,"chai". I can't wait to surprise them with this one.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 08, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Yes, I totally agree with your colleagues Lola. I'm sure your colleagues will enjoy this chai.

        Reply
    5. ilona

      April 27, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      I don't know why I don't drink chai tea. I think I am missing out. Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 08, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        I would suggest you try this recipe once, I'm sure you will like it and get addicted to chai.

        Reply
    6. Jagruti Dhanecha

      September 27, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Love Masala chai and never run out of chai Masala , just can't live without it.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        November 06, 2018 at 10:07 pm

        Glad to know.

        Reply
    7. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery

      August 15, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      I keep meaning to experiment with Chai Masala flavours and this looks like a lovely, simple recipe. Definitely going to give it a go! Thanks for Sharing #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • geethapriyanka

        August 16, 2018 at 11:38 am

        I would love to know your feedback.

        Reply

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