Create Your Own Chai: Quick and Easy Masala Chai Recipe

A Chai Story to Begin

The monsoon season in India is a special time of the year. It's when we love to relax on balconies, stand near windows, or open the curtains to enjoy the calming sight of rain. Nothing goes better with this lovely view than a hot cup of our Kadak Masala Chai. Our masala chai, made with Assamese whole-leaf tea and a blend of royal Indian spices, is ideal for these quiet evenings. We'll demonstrate a simple and quick masala chai recipe in this blog post, along with some of its advantage. Let's get strated and enhance the pleasure of your monsoon evenings! 

The Essence of Masala Chai

Masala Chai, also known as "spiced tea," is more than a beverage. It is an experience that stimulates the senses and warms the soul. We start our trip by choosing the best ingredients to make a strong, well-balanced cup of chai. Our Chai's main ingredient is Black Premium CTC tea, which is renowned for its potent brew and robust flavour. We then add a blend of traditional Indian spices to this, each of which creates a distinct flavour to the chai.

Ingredients of Perfection

• Black Premium CTC: The foundation of our chai, offering a rich, full-bodied flavour that stands up to the robust spices. This type of tea is processed using the Crush, Tear, Curl method, which ensures a strong infusion and a deep, dark colour that can hold its own against the intense spices.
• Cardamom: Enhances the overall aroma and taste by adding a pleasant, flowery undertone. Dubbed the "queen of spices," cardamom improves the flavour of your tea while also aiding in digestion, making it a delightful and healthy beverage.
• Cinnamon: Balances the spicy components by adding warmth and a touch of sweetness. Its delicate sweetness and fragrant warmth make it a necessary spice for this Chai, giving the flavour profile more nuance and complexity.
• Ginger: It arouses the senses with its fiery, peppery flavour. The pleasant and slightly spicy kick that fresh ginger slices provide, in perfect harmony with the other ingredients, creates a vivid and refreshing coffee.
• Clove: The strong, fragrant spice gives the chai more complexity. Clove, which has a strong, distinct flavour, adds a warm and flavoured taste that balances out the complexity of the spice blend in chai.
• Black Pepper: Contributes a subtle heat, creating a perfectly balanced spiced tea. The heat from black peppercorns is gentle yet noticeable, adding a layer of warmth that complements the other spices without overpowering them.

Crafting the Perfect Cup

Creating your own Masala Chai at home is a simple yet rewarding process. Here’s how we do it:

Before we begin, let's gather all the necessary ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of milk (any variety)
• 2 teaspoons of Black Premium CTC tea
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 cloves
• 3-4 black peppercorns
• Sugar or jaggery to taste

Bring two cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cloves, black peppercorns, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and crushed cardamom pods. Simmer the spices for around five minutes to allow their flavours to seep into the water. The important thing about this first boiling phase is that it releases the essential oils from the spices, giving your tea a rich, aromatic base.

Add the Black Premium CTC tea once the water is fragrant and has absorbed the spices' flavours. Allow the tea to steep for a further two to three minutes until it has a deep, dark colour. Enough time is needed for the tea leaves to steep and release their powerful flavour, allowing them to mingle well with the spicy infusion.

Now pour in the milk and gently bring the mixture to a boil. Milk boils over fast, so keep a constant eye on it. Let it boil for two to three more minutes to ensure the flavours combine harmoniously. The milk produces a smooth and well-rounded chai, providing creaminess and balancing the powerful spices and tea.

Depending on your desire, you can sweeten your Chai with jaggery or sugar. Thoroughly stir to dissolve the sweetener. The ideal amount of sweetness highlights the subtle flavours of the chai and intensifies the spices, creating a wonderfully balanced cup.

Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the chai into cups, filtering out the spices and tea leaves. Serve hot, and enjoy the refreshing aroma and robust flavour of your homemade Masala Chai. The straining process ensures a smooth drink without any residue, allowing you to fully appreciate the luxurious texture and rich taste of the chai.

The Magic of Kadak Masala Chai

While crafting your own Masala Chai can be a rewarding experience, sometimes we crave the perfect cup without the hassle of gathering and measuring ingredients. That’s where The Pahadi Story’s Kadak Masala Chai comes in. This premium blend provides the ideal fusion of royal Indian spices and Assamese summer harvest whole-leaf tea, conveniently packaged for your ease. With The Pahadi Story, you can enjoy the most delicious and beneficial cup of tea without searching for each individual spice.

Our premium Kadak Masala Chai is the embodiment of the ideal fusion of royal Indian spices and Assamese summer harvest whole-leaf tea. As you drink, flavour and vitality come together to fulfil your cravings and provide a host of health advantages. Made with only natural ingredients, this chai is more than simply a drink; it's a ritual that enhances the experience of sipping tea. This exquisite blend ensures every sip delivers an unparalleled taste and a wealth of health benefits. Elevate your tea-drinking experience with Pahadi Story’s Kadak Masala Chai, and discover why it is cherished by chai enthusiasts worldwide.

Health Benefits of Masala Chai

This Chai is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits:

• Boosts Immunity: Two of the spices used in chai, black pepper and ginger, are widely known for boosting immunity. Frequent ingestion can support the body's defences against common ailments.
• Aids in Digestion: The digestive properties of cardamom and ginger make chai an ideal beverage to have after a meal. These spices improve nutrient absorption and reduce discomfort associated with the digestive system by stimulating digestive enzymes.
• Reduces Inflammation: The anti-inflammatory qualities of cloves and cinnamon can aid in the body's reduction of inflammation. Their all-natural ingredients promote general health and lessen the signs and symptoms of inflammatory diseases.
• Rich in Antioxidants: Antioxidants, found in abundance in black tea, support general health by shielding the body from harm from free radicals. They help protect the body from oxidative stress, which can support a healthy ageing process and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

A Ritual of Warmth and Comfort

Making Masala Chai is about creating a ritual that is cosy and comforting, not just about following a recipe. The act of preparing chai encourages us to take it leisurely and enjoy the small things in life, whether we are sipping it with loved ones on a peaceful Sunday morning or spending some time by ourselves. Together, the energising scent, the tasteful fusion of spices, and the strong flavour produce a sensory experience that is both uplifting and relaxing. 

Sum Up

In today's fast-paced world, we usually wish for peaceful, comfortable moments. Our traditional Masala Chai Recipe provides a soothing and stimulating sensory experience, making it the perfect getaway. This yearning for cosiness and warmth is what makes the Kadak Masala Chai from The Pahadi Story so unique.

The craft of brewing and sipping chai is celebrated in The Pahadi Story, an enduring custom that has been handed down through the years. Their Kadak Masala Chai provides an unmatched flavour and wellness experience, expertly blending Assamese summer harvest whole-leaf tea with royal Indian spices. Discover why chai lovers throughout the world adore The Pahadi Story's Kadak Chai and elevate your tea-drinking practice.