Masala Chai

• Cardamom3-4 crushed
• Black Pepper1-2 whole
• Sugar to taste
• Black Tea3-4 tsp
• Water2 cups
• Ginger1 chunk dried
• Cloves3
• Cinnamon1 piece
• Milkto taste

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Masala Chai close to the original.

• Instead of Cardamom

  • Cinnamon— warmer, less floral

• Instead of Sugar

  • Honey— floral sweetness
  • Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly

• Instead of Black Tea

  • Oolong Tea— smoother, toastier

• Instead of Ginger

  • Ginger Syrup— adds sweetness too

• Instead of Cloves

  • Allspice— similar warm spice

• Instead of Cinnamon

  • Allspice— similar warm spice

• Instead of Milk

  • Half-and-Half— richer
  • Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 2 cups of water to boil.

2. 2

   Add all the ingredients and boil again for about 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Let stand for a minute.

4. 4

   Warm milk in a pot.

5. 5

   Filter tea into cups.

6. 6

   Add milk and sugar.

7. 7

   That's IT.