Description
A sweet milk tea boiled in a pot with tea leaves, spices like cardamom and ginger, and milk, drunk daily on Indian streets and in homes.
Restaurants serving Masala Chai
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Tea leaves
- Milk
- Sugar
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Water
Instructions
- Boil water with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves in a pot.
- Add tea leaves and boil until color emerges.
- Add milk and sugar, remove from heat just before boiling over, and strain.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Ginger、Cardamom、Cinnamon、Cloves
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tea bag (as an easy sub for tea leaves)
Pairing
Samosa、Biscuits
Trivia
[Trend] 'Chaiwalas' (Chai sellers) are everywhere on Indian street corners. Drinking from a small unglazed clay cup (Kulhad) transfers an earthy aroma, making it even more exceptional.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour hot Chai into a saucer to cool it slightly, and slurp it audibly—the Indian street style!
Allergen
Dairy