I love to start my morning with a cup of Indian Masala Tea/Chai. My whole family gathered in the mornings and evenings to drink tea together at my parents’ home. This is one ritual I’m still continuing even after my marriage. Like Homemade garam masala, I always keep this Chai Masala Powder in my pantry. It is easy to make masala tea when you already have tea spice-mix. Because otherwise, you have to ground all the spices before making the chai/ tea in a mortar pestle. Our site contains some affiliate links. That means when you purchase anything by clicking those links, I get a commission with no extra cost to you. This helps up the blog running. To know more about this, check out the Disclaimer. Thank You! The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make the aromatic Tea Masala Recipe. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card.
WHAT IS CHAI MASALA?
The tea masala recipe or chai ka masala is used to make masala chai, which is a blend of whole spices like Cardamoms, Cloves, Dry Ginger Powder, Cinnamon, a tablespoon of Fennel seeds, and more. Every Indian house has its own secret recipe for Tea Masala. You can have plain chai too, but I prefer Masala Chai. Also, all the spices used in the Chai Masala Powder have various health benefits. So adding the Masala to tea makes the tea healthier. Making the fresh tea masala powder gives a unique flavor. But to save time, I make the masala in advance and store it in an airtight container. If you’re making Masala, it’s essential to keep it in an airtight container to preserve the aroma of whole spices. Otherwise, the smell might disappear over time, and Masala Chai will not taste that flavorful.
🥘CHAI MASALA INGREDIENTS
Here are some of the Chai Masala Ingredients that you will need to make the most flavorful Indian Chai. See the recipe card for quantities.
Homemade Chai Masala
How to Use Chai Masala for making Masala Chai
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☕HOMEMADE vs STORE-BOUGHT INDIAN TEA MASALA
You can use homemade or store-bought chai masala to make your masala tea. But I prefer using a homemade one as it is made fresh and has a fantastic aroma. Also, you can make the masala as per your taste. For Example, I don’t like a lot of Cinnamon in my Tea Masala, so I add it in smaller quantities. So you can experiment as per your taste and make the chai masala that you’ll enjoy. Although you can use store-bought chai masala powder and it will be aromatic. You have to go with the packet, and you will not change as per your taste.
📖VARIATIONS
You can also add Star Anise or Tulsi (Basil) leaves. I usually don’t add them, but adding them gives a nice flavor to Chai. These also have anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting properties.
💭CHAI MASALA BENEFITS
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You can make homemade chai masala in a spice grinder. A spice grinder is a pretty handy tool that you can use to gound any spices. Or you can also use mortar pestle to make this aromatic tea powder. Or you can also add the whole spices in the Vitamix and blend it until coarse and use it to make masala chai.
☕STORAGE
You can store your Tea Masala Recipe in an airtight container. It will remain fresh & aromatic for 3-4 months. You can keep it in the freezer for longer storage, and it will stay fresh for 6 months. When using the chia masala for making masala chai, always use a dry spoon.
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