Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
None
Highlighted notes
PepperGingerCinnamonNutmegCloveCardamom
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
This is not tea. This is a spice blend used to make the best masala chai outside India.Mix one 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 level TBSP of TeaSource Chai Spices until the spices are evenly dispersed. Put mixture in the refrigerator overnight. Make a cup of black tea and stir in 1-2 TBSP of your prepared spiced milk. Adjust to taste. Store spiced milk in the fridge.Masala chai is the traditional drink of India and defined as a blend of black tea, milk, sugar, and spices. The word “Masala” means “blend of spices” and “Chai” means “tea.” Ingredients: ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, black pepper