Emine DemirtaşCuisinier de Ligne
26 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A classic Indian street drink, masala chai is made by simmering black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in milk. The slow simmer draws the full flavor of the spices into the milk.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Simmer the spices

10 min

Simmer the water with the cinnamon stick, cardamom, and ginger in a pot for 10 minutes.

2

Add the tea

5 min

Add the black tea and let it steep for 5 minutes.

3

Simmer with milk

50 min

Add the milk and sugar. Simmer gently over low heat for 50 minutes, stirring often.

4

Strain and serve

5 min

Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve and serve hot.

Reminder

Watch the pot closely while simmering the tea; when milk boils over, it can foam up and spill quickly. Allergen: contains dairy (milk).

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