Nepali Masala Chiya (Spiced Milk Tea)
Strong black tea simmered with milk, ginger, cardamom and cloves until sweet and fragrant, the everyday Nepali cup.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.28 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
- 95kcal
- 15.8gcarbs
- 14.6gof which sugars
- 1.9gfat
- 1.1gsaturates
- 3.7gprotein
- 0.4gfibre
- 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, ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Add the tea bags and simmer for 2 minutes so the tea turns deep and strong.
2 min - 3
Pour in the milk, add the sugar and bring back up to the boil. Watch it, as it rises fast. Turn the heat down and simmer for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Strain into mugs and serve hot. Use less sugar for a less sweet cup.
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.
