Masala Chai


How to make authentic Masala Chai, as they do in India using St Fiacres Mulled Spice.

Serves: 4-6
Skill Level: Easy
Preparation: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Authentic Masala Chai, or spiced tea using St Fiacres Mulled Spice. Vegan and sugar-free. Perfect for winter.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1-2 cups of water.
  • 2-3 slices of ginger skin off.
  • 1-2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea or 1-2 teabags. This can vary depending on taste.
  • 1 cup of milk of your choice – whole dairy, almond, soy, cashew,
  • St Fiacres Mulled Spice pack.
  • Honey or Maple syrup may be added depending on your desired sweetness.
  • Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise for serving.


METHOD:

  1. Place in a small pot, water, ginger, black tea and St Fiacres Spice Pack.
  2. Bring to boil.
  3. Turn off heat and let steep for 10 minutes, or for several hours. The longer, the more flavour.
  4. Add milk (½ water: ½ milk). You can make this richer and thicker by using more milk and less water.
  5. Bring to a simmer once more, turn off the heat.
  6. Sweeten, taste, strain into a glass.

You can make a big batch of Masala Chai without the milk and refrigerate for up to 4 days and heat up with milk and sweeten when ready to serve.