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Masala chai, measured properly

How much tea masala per cup, and when to add it.

Masala chai, measured properly
You’ll need
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp black tea
  • 1/4 tsp Home Queen Tea Masala per cup
  • Sugar to taste
Method
  1. 01
    Bring the water to a boil and add the tea masala first — spices need the water, not the milk, to open up.
  2. 02
    Add tea leaves and sugar; boil for one minute.
  3. 03
    Add milk and bring it up to a rolling boil twice.
  4. 04
    Strain and serve straight away.

Spices in this recipe

Tea MasalaBasic
Tea Masala
50 g
₹70₹80

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