This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeIf you’re ready to replace your coffee shop Chai Latte, let this Masala Chai Tea Recipe be your guide.

Learn how to create your own custom blend, then craft your own Chai ritual with the best cup of Masala Chai you’ve ever tasted.  Masala Chai I’ve always loved a Starbucks Chai Latte, but in the interest of lowering the sweetness, saving money, and learning new things, I did a deep dive on the fundamentals of homemade Chai Masala.As a classically-trained chef and culinary nerd, nothing sounded more fun.

I also consider tea time a ritual practice.I love creating a “moment” around my tea, complete with a tray, a great mug, tea infuser, sugar cubes, the tiniest creamer, a timer for steeping, and a pretty spoon.I’ve been doing this same practice with my PG Tips black tea for decades, and I was excited to infuse that moment with Chai spices.

After reading recipes and having discussions with friends from India, I realized that Masala Chai is crafted as personal blend.Everyone has their own version made from proprietary amounts of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom.Below I share my own personal blend, but you should consider it a starting point for negotiations.

Start with mine, maybe, but then alter the ingredients and quantities as you see fit until you build the blend of your dreams.Table of Content

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