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Masala chai tea blend

December 23, 2013 10 Comments

Masala chai tea blend | to her core

I cant remember exactly the first time I tried chai tea, but it would roughly be around 13 or so years ago when I moved down to Hobart in Southern Tasmania from my small hometown in the north of the state. Although Hobart isn’t large by any means, it is a fair deal larger than the small country town I grew up in which had no cafes, and definitely no chai tea (or at least didnt back then).

Masala chai tea blend | to her core Masala chai tea blend | to her core

Chai, meaning “tea” in Hindu – hence its name is really “tea” tea – is usually black tea flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, peppercorns, star anise, fennel seeds or nutmeg.  My favorite way to make chai is the steep the chosen spices in water overnight, and then add the tea, fresh ginger, honey and milk the following morning. 

This chai mix has a subtle masala chai flavour and makes the perfect gift, simply add to a jar or container with a ribbon and ingredients list. To brew, simple add a tablespoon per person to a tea pot and steep in hot water for five minutes before serving.

Masala chai tea blend | to her core Masala chai tea blend | to her core

Masala chai tea blend

1 cup loose black leaf tea
2x 4-inch cinnamon quills
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 star anise pod
15 green cardamom pods

Remove the seeds from the star anise and caramom pods. Add all seeds, coves and cinnamon quills to a mortar and pestle and crush lightly.

Add tea leaves to a bowl and mix in the crushed spices. Pour into small glass jars and add a ribbon or tie.

Filed Under: Drinks, Homemade gift ideas, Recipe, Wholefood How-To's Tagged With: cardamom, chai, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, masala chai, spices, star anise, tea

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Comments

  1. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    December 24, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I love chai tea and I’ve always wanted to make my own version! Thanks for the lovely recipe, it would make such a perfect homemade gift!
    Merry Christmas! xo

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      December 24, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Consuelo :) Merry Christmas to you too x

      Reply
  2. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    December 24, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I need to stop over here more often. I am pretty much obsessed with tea and love trying new varieties and blends!

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      December 29, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Same Ashley, I love trying new tea varieties! I bought a whole bunch of dried herbs and spices the other day to start experimenting with some more blends, its so nice making your own :)

      Reply
  3. Julia says

    December 24, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I could drink Chai tea every day of my life and I’m thrilled to make a tea blend at home! This is a fabulous idea and I’d love to make a ton of it to give away as gifts to my friends :)

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      December 29, 2013 at 9:32 am

      I am a huge chai fan, I could drink it every day too, its so tasty and warming. And it makes a great gift idea too :)

      Reply
  4. Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:42 am

    What a beautiful Combo!! I’m sure this tea smells wonderful! I actually do something very similar for middle eastern tea but do not use the cinnamon. Will try cinnamon next time!! thank you :)

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      December 29, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Layla! Hope you like it with the cinnamon :)

      Reply
  5. JennyO says

    November 26, 2015 at 8:16 am

    What would you recommend to replace the black tea so that it is caffeine free?

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      November 26, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Hi Jenny, I have made this before using roobios tea leaves which are caffeine-free, and it was lovely :)

      Reply

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