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Masala Chai Tea Recipe (Cornish-Style)

September 17, 2024

Serves

2

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Originating in India, Masala Chai is a popular drink throughout South Asia but now enjoyed the world over. This warming, hug-in-a-cup is an autumn recipe just perfect for providing the snug factor on rainy afternoons.

Our Cornish twist on a masala chai recipe gives all the fragrance and an extra dose of cosiness to warm the cockles and soothe the soul. 

Masala Chai Tea in a white mug decorated with cinnamon and star-anise
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Prep Time: 30 mins

Method

Step 1

Put the cinnamon stick, cardamon pods and fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar. Blend to a coarse consistency, taking in the warming aroma of the spices as you crush and blend. 

Step 2

Take your whole milk, the crushed spices, tea bags, vanilla pod and ginger and bring to a boil in a pan on the stove. Once boiled, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the milk. Stir frequently to ensure the milk doesn’t stick to the pan.

Step 3

Add 100ml of water and keep simmering for 4-5 minutes whilst stirring.

Step 4

Add the sugar, stirring all the while until it has dissolved.

Step 5

Strain the milky tea into your favourite mug and serve.

Masala Chai Tea in a white mug decorated with cinnamon and star-anise

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Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cornish black tea bags
  • 250ml Cornish whole milk
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 4cm stick of cinnamon
  • 6 green cardamom pods
  • 1 vanilla pod (seeds removed)
  • 3 tsp caster sugar 
  • 2.5cm  fresh root ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
Masala Chai Tea in a white mug decorated with cinnamon and star-anise

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