Sweet Masala Chai Recipe: Authentic Indian Chai Made Easy
Sweet Masala Chai is a traditional Indian spiced tea made by brewing strong black tea and simmering it with warming spices and milk. This version uses moji masala ® Sweet Masala to create a rich, aromatic chai that is smooth, balanced, and easy to make at home.
What Is Sweet Masala Chai?
Sweet Masala Chai is a milk-based black tea infused with warming spices. It is traditionally simmered, often boiled twice, to deepen flavor and create a smooth, medium-dark brown finish. It is warming rather than spicy, with gentle sweetness and layered depth.
Ingredients
2 cups water
1–2 strong Assam tea bags (or 2 tsp loose Assam tea)
1 cup oat milk or whole milk
1 tsp moji masala ® Sweet Masala
1–2 tsp sugar (optional)
How to Make Sweet Masala Chai
Bring 2 cups water to a boil.Add tea bags or loose tea.Steep 15–20 minutes for a strong base.In a separate pan, toast 1 tsp moji masala ® Sweet Masala on medium heat for 10–20 seconds until fragrant.Add milk to the toasted masala and warm gently.Combine the brewed tea with the spiced milk mixture.Bring to a boil. Let it rise once, reduce heat. Repeat once more. Simmer until medium-dark brown. Strain if needed. Sweeten if desired. Serve hot.Tips for Stronger Flavor
Cut open tea bags and boil leaves directly for deeper intensity.
Reduce steep time by two-thirds if boiling loose leaves.
Oat milk creates a rounder profile.
Whole milk creates a more traditional taste.
Is Indian Chai Spicy?
Traditional chai is warming, not hot. moji masala ® Sweet Masala delivers gentle spice and natural sweetness without overwhelming heat.
About moji masala ®
moji masala ® is a Philadelphia-based, family-owned Indian spice company founded by JD and Shireen. Each blend is designed to make authentic Indian cooking simple and approachable — one blend, one dish, made easy.
Quick Summary
Sweet Masala Chai is made by brewing strong black tea, toasting warming spices, combining with milk, and boiling twice before serving. It is rich, aromatic, and customizable in sweetness.
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