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Tea & Warm Drinks

Masala Chai

A Kenyan-style milk tea with King's Tea Masala simmered into the water before milk goes in.
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves2-3
Masala Chai serving ideaKing's Spices Tea Masala product pack
Main productTea Masala

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons loose black tea
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon King's Tea Masala
  • Optional: pinch of King's Cardamom Powder
  • Optional: pinch of King's Cinnamon Powder
  • Optional: pinch of King's Ginger Powder
  • Sugar or honey to taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Bring water to a boil with King's Tea Masala and any optional pinch of cardamom, cinnamon, or ginger.

  2. 2

    Add black tea and simmer for 2 minutes so the tea and spices infuse together.

  3. 3

    Add milk and sweetener. Lower the heat and simmer gently until the colour deepens and the aroma is rounded.

  4. 4

    Taste before straining. Add a splash more milk for a softer cup or a pinch more Tea Masala for a stronger one.

  5. 5

    Strain into cups and serve hot.

Serve with

MandaziToastA light breakfast