Masala Chai
Strong tea simmered with milk, ginger, cardamom and warm spices. Better than any teabag mix.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 87kcal
- 11.7gcarbs
- 10.2gof which sugars
- 2.5gfat
- 1.4gsaturates
- 4.6gprotein
- 0.8gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a small pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Add the tea leaves and simmer for 1 minute, until the liquid is dark.
1 min - 3
Pour in the milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Watch it, as milk can boil over quickly.
- 4
Simmer for 3 minutes, lowering the heat so it bubbles softly.
3 min - 5
Stir in the sugar, then strain through a tea strainer into two cups. Serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
