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    Home » Recipes » Tea » Chai Masala Powder

    Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala) Recipe

    Published: October 5, 2021 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 21, 2023 2 Comments

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    Chai Masala is a fresh and aromatic powder used to flavor authentic Indian Tea or Masala Chai and Chai Tea Latte. It is nothing but a mix of whole Indian spices, ginger, and sometimes herbs are ground into a coarse powder. The recipe I have shared here explains to you how to make Chai Masala with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the process easy and simple. This Masala Chai spice mix is added to spruce the flavor and taste of regular milk Tea and enjoyed as a hot beverage in the morning or evening. And the best part is, it is also filled with a lot of health benefits.

    Chai Masala Powder in a jar with few spices placed nearby.
    Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala)
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    • What is Chai Masala?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Chai Masala?
    • Tips
    • Benefits
    • Calories
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Chai Masala Recipe video
    • 📖 Recipe
    • FAQ
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    What is Chai Masala?

    Chai Masala is a blend of whole Indian spices that are typically used in the making of regular milk tea in India. This c enhances the taste and flavor of the tea and is also filled with a lot of health benefits.

    Tea is one of the staple drinks in most parts of India and Masala Chai is one among them. It is usually preferred to drink in the morning and evening to refresh your mood and taste buds.

    It is important to make a perfect Chai Masala Powder, to make a best-tasting Masala Chai. I usually prefer to make a fresh batch of this tea masala when I crave a soothing cup of tea. But making this masala tea powder in bulk and storing them in an airtight container makes our life easier.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make the Chai Masala are a few Indian Spices and they all should be easily available in Indian grocery stores. So let see what are those spices to make an aromatic tea masala.

    Chai Masala Powder ingredients placed on a table.
    Chai Masala Powder Ingredients
    • Fennel Seeds - gives nice aroma, delivers cooling effect and helps in easy digestion
    • Cardamom - fresh green color spice that adds exotic aroma to your chai
    • Pepper Powder - delivers a slight spice and used as a home remedy for cold and cough
    • Cloves - Strong spice that adds earthy and strong flavor to your tea
    • Nutmeg - Adds slight sweetness and warmness to your chai
    • Ginger Powder - Helps to improve digestion, delivers a warm and soothing taste and flavor to your chai
    • Cinnamon Sticks - Adds natural sweetness and unique flavor to the traditional masala tea

    How to make Chai Masala?

    Making the best Chai Masala at home is not at all tricky if you add the right amount of ingredients to make the powder. This recipe gives a well-balanced taste and flavor of the spices and ginger and delivers an authentic taste to your Masala Chai.

    Chai Masala Powder in a jar with few spices placed nearby.
    Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala)

    Following are the high-level instructions for making this recipe, for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video please check out the recipe card below.

    • Add in the Spices - Add all the Indian spices and ginger powder into the blender Jar
    • Blend - In a blender, grind all the spices until everything turns into a coarse powder
    • Remove and Store - Remove the powder from the jar and store it in an airtight container
    • How to use - To make a perfect Masala Chai, use ¼ tsp of this Chai Masala powder to every 2 cups of milk along with tea leaves while brewing

    Tips

    • For perfect flavor and taste - Always make sure to measure the ingredients correctly to make this Chai Masala which helps in making a perfect flavorful tea
    • Ginger - I have added ginger powder here but you can also add crushed ginger while brewing your tea
    • Spice - All the spices added here delivers a good amount of heat, so make sure to measure them correctly to avoid the overpowering pungent taste
    • Serving Quantity - Add ¼ tsp of Chai Masala powder to every 2 cups of milk along with tea leaves to make a refreshing and flavorful Masala Chai

    Benefits

    Most of us know adding a little chai masala to our tea brings a lot of fresh flavors to the drink. But do you know the ingredients we use for Chai Masala have a lot of health benefits? Yes, they do have, and let see some of them here.

    • Helps to control Nausea - Ginger that we use for this recipe has anti-nausea property that helps to control vomitting sensation. They are also good for easy digestion
    • Anti Inflammatory Properties - Cloves and pepper contains anti inflammatory and antioxidants that improves heart health, boost immunity and more
    • Cold and Cough - This Masala Chai spice mix helps in soothing the throat infection, cold and cough (Source: Healthline)

    Calories

    This Chai Masala that I shared here contains 13 calories per serving and it is just an estimation for the spice powder only. But it may vary for the drink as it contains milk, tea leaves, and sugar. You could also find the detailed nutrition value in the recipe card below.

    Storage Suggestions

    This Chai Masala stays good at room temperature for up to 2 months in an airtight container. You can add ¼ tsp of this tea masala powder to every 2 cups of milk while making your regular Indian tea.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Chai Masala Powder can be added to milk tea, plain black tea and enjoyed as a hot beverage or as a soothing drink for cold, cough, or itching throat.

    I have also shared a detailed recipe post for making an authentic Masala Chai using this Chai Masala powder that you may like to try at home.

    More Tea Recipes:

    • Barley Tea
    • Ginger Lemon Tea
    • Sweet Tea
    • Iced Tea

    Drinks using Chai Masala Powder:

    • Masala Chai
    • Chai Tea Latte
    • Dirty Chai Latte

    Similar Indian Condiment Recipes:

    • Garam Masala Powder
    • Curry Powder

    Chai Masala Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Chai Masala Recipe below that I hope will help you to make an authentic and aromatic tea Masala powder at home. You could also find this recipe in story format.

    Chai Masala Recipe Video

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    Chai Masala Powder in a jar with few spices placed nearby.

    Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala)

    Chai Masala is a fresh and aromatic powder used to flavor authentic Indian Tea or Masala Chai. It is nothing but a mix of whole Indian spices that are ground into a coarse powder. This homemade Chai or Tea Masala delivers the best flavor and taste to regular milk tea and is enjoyed as a hot beverage in the morning or evening. The best part is it is also filled with a lot of health benefits.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Tea
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep: 10 mins
    Adjust 1 cup

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp Fennel Seeds
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • 2 tbsp Cloves
    • 3 tbsp Green Cardamom
    • 1 Nutmeg, grated
    • 1½ tsp Ginger Powder
    • 3 Cinnamon Sticks, small
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    Instructions
     

    To Make Chai Masala

    • In the blender jar, add the fennel seeds, cardamom, pepper powder, nutmeg, ginger powder, and cinnamon sticks and close it
      Chai masala spices in the blender jar.
    • Blend everything into a coarse powder
      Chai masala is blended to coarse powder.
    • Remove from the blender and store it in an airtight container
      Chai masala in airtight container.

    To Serve

    • Add ¼ tsp of Chai Masala powder for every 2 cups of milk tea to enjoy a refreshing Masala Chai
      Chai Masala with chai((masala) tea in the tray.

    Video

    Notes

    • For perfect flavor and taste - Always make sure to measure the ingredients correctly to make this Chai Masala which helps in making a perfect flavorful tea
    • Ginger - I have added ginger powder here but you can also add crushed ginger while brewing your tea
    • Spice - All the spices added here delivers a good amount of heat, so make sure to measure them correctly to avoid the overpowering pungent taste
    • Serving Quantity - Add ¼ tsp of Chai Masala powder to every 2 cups of milk along with tea leaves to make a refreshing and flavorful Masala Chai

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.4g | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g
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    FAQ

    What is Chai Masala?

    Chai Masala or Tea Masala is an aromatic whole Indian spices powder that is usually added to flavor up the Indian Milk tea. The spice mix added tea is popularly known as Masala Chai in India and across the world. It not only enhances the taste and flavor of the tea but also has a lot of health benefits.

    Is adding Chai Masala powder to tea is good for your health?

    Yes, the spices we add in the Chai Masala powder are loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, that are good for digestion, heart health, and a lot more. But always make sure to consult with your physician, if you are sensitive to some of the spices.

    How to use Chai Masala or tea masala in tea?

    Add ¼ tsp of this tea masala powder to every 2 cups of milk while making your regular Indian tea. This ratio makes the best taste and flavor to your Chai Tea or Masala Chai.

    What are the calories in Chai Masala powder?

    This Chai Masala that I shared here contains 13 calories per serving and it is just an estimation for the spice powder only. But it may vary for the drink as it contains milk, tea leaves, and sugar. You could also find the detailed nutrition value in the recipe card above.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Enjoy!

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    1. Linda Jones

      November 20, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      Do you grind peppercorns to get "pepper powder"? Also can you give brands of spices you use to make the chai masala powder?

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      • Sangeetha Vel

        November 22, 2021 at 1:09 pm

        Hi Linda,
        I crushed peppercorns to get pepper powder and bought the spices in Indian grocery store. But you can also use the pepper powder directly. Some of spices are also available in Walmart packed in jars but you will find all of the spices in Indian stores. And, honestly it's all good to make the spice powder. So, I don't worry too much about the brand. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know.
        Thanks

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