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DIY Masala Tea Mix

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages
Servings: 50 cups of tea

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black tea
  • 1/3 cup cardamom pods
  • 1/4 cup black peppercorns
  • 3-4 tsp dried ginger or ground ginger
  • 4 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • In a blender cup or food processor, place all the whole spices.
  • Pulse a few times to break up the spices. Stir to ensure it is evenly ground.
  • Pulse a few more times. The spices should still remain somewhat whole and not completely pulverized.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the spices with 2 cups of ground black tea leaves.
  • Add ground ginger or dried ginger. You may omit if you prefer to use fresh ginger in your masala chai.

To Prepare a Milky Chai - Double Boil method

  • Add 1/4 cup of water to a pot. When it comes to a boil add 1 tsp of tea mix and 3/4 cups of plant milk or milk of choice.
  • Bring to a boil, but remove from flame before it boils over.
  • Bring to a boil again.
  • Add sugar as needed and and allow to steep for 1-2 minutes.
  • Use a strainer to transfer the tea to a cup. Use a high pour to generate froth on the top.

To Prepare Using Steep Method.

  • Add 1 tsp of tea to a tea steeper.
  • Steep in hot water for 7 minutes.

Notes

Recipe makes around 50-60 cups of tea and should fill around 2 12 oz. mason jars.