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.
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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. 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.
- 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.
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.
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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.
📖 Recipe
Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala)
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
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
- Blend everything into a coarse powder
- Remove from the blender and store it in an airtight container
To Serve
- Add ¼ tsp of Chai Masala powder for every 2 cups of milk tea to enjoy a refreshing Masala Chai
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
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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!
Linda Jones
Do you grind peppercorns to get "pepper powder"? Also can you give brands of spices you use to make the chai masala powder?
Sangeetha Vel
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