14 Indian tea brands that promise the perfect cup of aromatic masala chai

What Is Chai and How to Make It

Fun fact: The word Chai means “tea” and Indian culture uses Masala chai as their hospitality drink. This recipe I found in a magazine in 2012 is true to an authentic Indian cup and has the perfect amount of each ingredient, I think. Masala Chai 8 cups water 2 tsp finely diced fresh ginger ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp loose Darjeeling tea (or other strong black tea 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 cups whole milk 1 tbs honey - In a saucepan bring water,ginger, cardamom, and cloves to a bo