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Spiced chai latte served in a mug
Traditional masala chai served in a clear mug showing the milk and tea layers

Authentic masala chai latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
'Masala Chai' is India's national drink, where every family has its own secret spice blend. This is not a tea bag imitation, but the real method: spices and tea are brewed together with milk to get a thick, aromatic, soul-warming decoction. The heat of ginger, the sweetness of cinnamon, and the depth of cloves are in perfect balance.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Handheld milk frother (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Put the water, spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), and grated ginger into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Tip: This 'decoction' is the foundation of everything; here we extract the flavour of the hard spices.
2 ✓

Add the tea leaves, remove from the heat, and let steep for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Black tea shouldn't be boiled for long, or it will become tannic and bitter.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, heat the milk, and if you have a frother, froth it up.

Tip: Hot milk tastes sweeter.
4 ✓

Strain the spiced tea concentrate into mugs (fill to approx. half/two-thirds).

Tip: Press the tea leaves in the sieve; that's where a lot of flavour is!
5 ✓

Top up with the frothy milk and stir in the honey.

Tip: Sprinkle the top with a little cinnamon for decoration.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use tea bags?
Yes, cut the bag open and pour in the tea, or hang it in. But loose leaf tea (e.g., Assam) gives a better flavour.
What milk should I use?
Traditionally made with whole cow's milk, but it's also excellent with oat milk as it has a natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black tea (loose leaf, strong, e.g., Assam)
  • 250 ml Whole milk
  • 250 ml Water
  • 1 whole Cinnamon stick
  • 4 pcs Whole cloves
  • 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Honey (or brown sugar)