Stop Drinking The Knock Offs With Our Refreshed Recipes For Classic Chai!
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
-
Hindu & Muslim Women Trapped By Partition: Anusree Roy's 'Trident Moon' Brings A Gripping Tale To Toronto
-
CBC’s First South Asian Hit Reality Show 'Bollywed' Enters Season 3 As The Cast Spills All In This Exclusive Interview!
-
South Asian Women In North American Retail: Pioneers In Beauty, Food, Finance & More
-
Experience The Epic Mahabharata Like Never Before – Now On Stage in Toronto!
-
NYFW & Beyond: 4 South Asian Female Fashion Designers Dominating Fashion Globally
-
Exploring The Renaissance Of Female Characters In Bollywood, Hollywood & Beyond!
-
Jewelry Brand Tanishq Sparkles In The U.S. With Grand Openings In Atlanta And Seattle
-
Nail It! The Lazy Girl’s Guide To Putting Spring Into Your Cuticles
-
The Ultimate Holi Style Guide For Your Entire Family!
-
From Margins To Mainstream: Are South Asians Changing Politics Forever?
-
Montreal Natyanjali: Celebrating 10 Years of Indian Classical Dance & Artistic Excellence
-
Beyond Samosas: Healthy & Satisfying Ramadan Suhoor And Iftar Recipes!
-
Cover Story: The Durga Effect: 8 South Asian Women Who Fought For Change And Won!
-
South Asian Stars Light Up Hollywood At Glamorous Pre-Oscar Celebration!
-
The South Asian Takeover: 2025’s Most Anticipated Hollywood Film & TV Releases
-
Get Aunty-Proof Confidence With These Pre-Spring Skincare Tips For Your Brown Skin
-
Beyond Mom-and-Pop: How Second-Gen South Asians Are Turning Family Shops Into Empires
-
Bollywood 2025: The Ultimate Movie Lineup You Can’t Afford to Miss!
-
Mindy Kaling Becomes The Second South Asian Woman To Receive A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
-
6 Ways South Asian Parents Can Teach Their Children About Black History Month
-
'Little Owl Stories' Celebrates South Asian Culture & Identity Through Personalized Children's Books
-
Single & Ready To Mingle This Valentine’s? Check Out Some South Asian Dating Apps Everyone’s Raving About!
-
Where Modest Meets Chic: Top Styles from Qatar's Ramadan Edit Exhibition Ft. Indian & Pakistani Brands
-
Rose Barfi, Chocolate Naan Khatai & More: South Asian Dessert Recipes For Valentine's Day
-
How the South Asian Relationship Summit is Bringing Culturally Relevant Insights to Modern Love
-
How To Rock The Icy Spicy Y2K Beauty Look This Valentine's Day
-
Cover Story: 10 Eternal South Asian Love Stories That Have Stood The Test Of Time
-
New Year, New Gear: 4 South Asian Activewear Brands to Boost Your Fitness Goals
-
From Birth Charts To Lunar Calendars: Setting Intentions For 2025 With South Asian Traditions
-
Why Indo-Caribbean Canadian Voices & Narratives Need Better Representation In Media
-
8 Must-Watch Patriotic Films To Celebrate India's Republic Day
-
Is 2025 Pantone's Color ‘Mocha Mousse’ a Wash for South Asian Skin Tones? Here is the Beauty Scoop!
-
Four Inspiring Stories: How These South Asian Canadians Earned the Order of Canada
-
Justin Trudeau Resigns: What It Means for Canadians & South Asian Communities
-
Dr. Ruby Dhalla: The Story Of A Trailblazing Business Leader, Visionary Hotelier & Global Humanitarian
-
Up Close & Personal with Sandhya Suri on Her Oscar-Bound Film 'Santosh'
-
Bollywood 2024 Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the 'Who Asked for This?'
-
How Cultures Link is Empowering Immigrant Identity Through its Online Workshops & Programs
-
Building Generational Wealth in North America: A Guide for South Asians to Guarantee Success!
-
Tame the Mane: ANOKHI's Guide To South Asian Winter Hair Care
-
South Asian House Makes A Splash at Art Basel Miami for Its Second Edition
-
Anita Dongre to Papa Don't Preach: Rock Your Holiday Look with South Asian Designers
-
Roshni Media’s Much-Anticipated TIA Awards Gala Gets Ready To Take Over NYC!
-
How To Host The Perfect South Asian Holiday Dinner
-
Bollywood to Boardrooms: 5 Ways South Asians Are Redefining Business Trends In North America!
-
Cover Story: Founder & 2x Serial Entrepreneur Sonya Gill Shares How To Build A Global Brand & Disrupt An Entire Industry
-
The Desi Influencers You Should Follow For The Best Fashion Inspos
-
Must-Watch or Pass? Your Definitive Guide to the Upcoming Bollywood Films This Winter
-
ANOKHI's Holiday Gift Guide For Thoughtful Desi Presents For The Home & Beyond
-
ANOKHI’s Holiday Gift Guide To The Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers In North America!
-
Diwali Dance Fest Takes the Stage at Walt Disney World® Resort for a Second Year!
-
How PBS Series 'Renegades' Celebrates American History's Most Badass Disabled Changemakers
-
5 Ways South Asian Brands Can Boost Holiday Sales Online
-
5 Ways To Winter-Proof Your Saris & Salwar Kameez Without Losing The Luxe
-
14 Bollywood Remakes Vs. Their Hollywood Originals - Who Did It Better?
-
What They Don't Tell You About Beauty Medspas
-
Catch Pakistan's 1st Ever Hand-Drawn Animated Film 'The Glassworker' & Other South Asian Films At Reel Asian Festival
-
Donald Trump: How Will His Presidency Impact The Entrepreneurial Footprint Of South Asians In America?
-
Not Into Flu Shots? Try These Centuries-Old Desi Home Remedies Instead!
-
7 Characters In Desi Folklore That Put Halloween Spooks To Shame