Stop Drinking The Knock Offs With Our Refreshed Recipes For Classic Chai!
Apr 23, 2018
Wherever you go in the world, tea is a beverage that is regarded as warming, comforting, and relaxing. India’s famed masala chai is popular option for tea drinkers and is now making its way into other recipes. So stop drinking the knock offs with our refreshed recipes for classic chai!
Masala chai is really a flavour that can be created to suit everyone’s individual tastes. Add more ginger or cinnamon, or less pepper if that’s how you prefer it. It is also easy to add more spice in the recipes you make using the spice blend, start with a small amount and increase to suit your tastes.
The Tea Base
Creating your own masala chai blend is super simple. Step one: pick a black tea of your choice, Darjeeling or Ceylon work well. Step two: add the spices. Ginger, green cardamom, cinnamon, and whole black peppercorns, are the main spices. Coriander seeds, star anise, cloves, and fennel can also make an appearance, some also add a touch of turmeric to their chai as well.
Fresh Pot of Tea
For a pot of fresh tea, bring a litre of water to a boil turn off. Add two tea bags, a two slices of fresh ginger, a stick of cinnamon, a few pods of green cardamom and a pinch of any other desired spices. Let steep for a few minutes. Add milk, or cream and sugar or honey to your taste and enjoy.
Chai Latté
Lattés sound and taste delectable and are extremely easy to make. The main feature of a latte is the warmed and frothy milk. Milk frothers and swizzle sticks are available at many stores to help achieve that goal. When making a chai latte, use equal parts tea and warmed milk. Add a splash of vanilla syrup and dollop of whip cream for an extra touch.
The Dried Base
To bake or infuse the masala chai flavour into other foods, using dried spices would be the best bet. Mix 2 tablespoons each of ground cinnamon and ginger, plus 1 tablespoon of ground cardamom with half tablespoon of fresh ground black pepper. Add a tablespoon of ground cloves, and half tablespoon of ground nutmeg if you desire. Keep in seal glass jar for use.
Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are super easy to make and are healthy, delicious and customizable. All it requires is a blender and some great ingredients. Start with a chopped up frozen banana, 4 ice cubes, 1 cup of coconut milk, a couple teaspoons of chia seeds, a couple teaspoons of maple syrup or honey to taste, and a third of a teaspoons each of ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg or one – two tablespoons of dried chai blend shown above. Blend until smooth. Feel free to add a splash of vanilla, or a half teaspoon of turmeric or a scoop of vanilla protein powder. You can also supplement the banana for half of an avocado. Top with things like dried goji berries, shredded coconut, more chia seeds, or fresh berries.
So with all theses fabulous options you can really take advantage of the classic chai aroma and taste throughout your day and leave the chai posers at the coffee shops!
Main Image Photo Credit: Pinterest
Geeta Wahab
Author
Cultivating a life she loves, Geeta (@geets.suites) is chasing all her passions, including her love for home décor. As a brand new home owner, her current journey has launched her further into that world - check out her Instagram @geets.suites for tidbits of her story and other decorating pieces. A...
COMMENTS
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
-
Indiaspopup.com Hosts A NYC Power Summit Honouring 5 South Asian Women For IWD 2023
-
ANOKHI UNCENSORED EPISODE 79: Lilly Singh On Reaching The Dream Of 'Canada's Got Talent'
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! My Underage Nephew Expects Me To Buy Booze For Him
-
'Canada's Got Talent' Judge Lilly Singh Wants Us To Get Ready To Be Amazed
-
Don't Miss Out On The 10th Annual Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival
-
Pizza Pizza Marketing Director Amber Winters Explains How Inclusivity Grows Employee Confidence
-
Warm Up To The Fusion Delights Of Ushna in Dubai
-
Jenna Ortega Rocks A Gaurav Gupta Dress On SNL
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: My Boyfriend Is Pressuring Me To Attend His Sister's Wedding But I Can't Afford It
-
Oscars 2023: Our Best-Dressed List!
-
Oscars 2023 Highlights: How Our South Asian Stars Took Over Tinseltown
-
Priyanka & Deepika Rock Paris Fashion Week
-
We Are Obsessed With Katrina Kaif’s Blue Shadow Vibe
-
ANOKHI UNCENSORED EPISODE 78: Why Sonia Jhas' Debut Book "I'll Start Again Tomorrow" Is A Game Changer
-
IWD 2023: 11 Inspirational Quotes From Powerful South Asian Women
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! My In-Laws Are Giving Me The Cold Shoulder
-
7 South Asian Female Fitness Pros Who Will Level Up Your Workouts
-
Why Seattle’s Anti-Caste Law Is An Historic Power Move For Human Rights
-
The Stunning Details In Rahul Mishra's Spring 2023 Couture Collection
-
Hot March 2023 Films From Bollywood And Beyond
-
Mindy Kaling Becomes First South Asian To Receive Norman Lear Award
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: My Brother Doesn't Think My Aging Mom Should Stop Driving But I Do!
-
Zabardast Serves Up Delish Desi Delights
-
Ali Hassan Shares Comedic Life Lessons In His Memoir “Is There Bacon In Heaven?”
-
Deepika Padukone Comes Up Roses In Stunning Floral Frock
-
Nisha Pahuja Follows A Father's Search For Justice In Her Latest Doc "To Kill A Tiger"
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! I Need To Move Out Of My Parents' House
-
We Tell You Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Invest
-
Why Tina Singh’s Bold Helmets Is Next Level Inclusivity
-
From South India to LA, R&B Star Malavika Is Set Sizzle In 2023!
-
Kiara Advani’s Stunning Bridal Look Is Our New Obsession
-
5 Ways To Build A Great Relationship With Yourself This Valentine's Day
-
Bhumi Pednekar Is Serving Solid JLo Vibes In Stunning Gown
-
Janhvi Kapoor Is The Beauty Moment With This Look
-
CBC's "Bollywed" Spotlights Chandan Fashion's Iconic Family Bridal Business
-
Hot February 2023 Films From Bollywood And Beyond
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! I Can't Stop Shopping!
-
Grammy Awards 2023 Highlights: Cardi B Was The Fashion Moment In Gaurav Gupta
-
Is Mindy Kaling A Self-Hating South Asian?
-
Nora Fatehi Gives Us Winged Tip Envy
-
Karisma Kapoor Gives Us 90s Vibes In This Stunning Anarkali
-
How Sonya Gill's Ecommerce Store THE LNK Is Bringing South Asian Retailers To Your Doorstep
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: I Can't Say No To People Without Feeling Guilty
-
ANOKHI UNCENSORED EPISODE 77: Why The Launch Of ‘Bold Helmets’ By Tina Singh Is Revolutionary In Child Safety
-
The Harry & Meghan Drama: What Would Happen If They Were Desi?
-
Star Rakhee Morzaria Dishes On Season 2 Of CBC Sitcom “Run The Burbs”
-
Let’s Talk … About Your Relationship with You!
-
"RRR" Nabs Oscar Nomination For Best Original Song For "Naatu Naatu"
-
This Is Why Amsterdam In The Winter Is Simply Wonderful
-
Katrina Kaif Sizzles In The Hot Sequins Trend
-
Dear Dr. Monica Vermani Being Back In The Office Is Giving Me Anxiety
-
Indian Afternoon Tea At Bobby's In Leicester UK? Yes Please!
