17/09/2025
Autumn is here!!
Tea Lovers, time for cozy drinks from around the world!!
And here's one of my favourites below.
3 brief things about Masala tea:
πOrigins:
Traditional Indian spiced tea blend with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and other warming spices.
βοΈπβοΈPreparation:
Black tea simmered with milk, spices, and sugar until creamy and aromatic.
πPopularity:
Originally from India, now enjoyed worldwide with many commercial variations.
π₯How to Make Masala Chai
- Ingredients:
β’ 2 cups water
β’ 1 cup whole milk
β’ 2 tbsp black tea leaves (or 4 tea bags)
β’ 2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
β’ 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
β’ 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves
β’ 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
β’ 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
β’ 1 star anise (optional)
-Instructions:
1. Boil water with spices 3β4 minutes.
2. Add tea; boil 2 minutes.
3. Add milk and sugar; simmer 3β4 minutes.
4. Strain and serve hot.
Taken from , all credit for recipe goes to rightful owner
Lucy Shamrock βοΈ, tea lover
And here's a pic of Royal Masala Chai you can spot in Asian shops in Ireland
