Masala Chai
Masala Chai brings fragrant cardamom, warm cinnamon and zesty ginger together in a black tea. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Black Tea, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Pepper, Clove
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Orange & Cardamom Tea Jelly Cups with Masala Chai
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Masala Chai
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup orange segments, seeds and membranes removed
- ⅛ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Masala Chai for 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Stir the sugar and cardamom into the hot, strained tea.
- Whisk the hot tea into the softened gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the apple juice.
- Divide the fruit between four small cups. Pour in the gelatin mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Ginger, Cinnamon. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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