Masala Chai Recipe [Dairy-Free]
This recipe for masala chai was shared by my friend Beena and includes some favourite spice variations. When choosing a milk-alternative for a dairy-free version, find one what a higher fat content for the traditional masala chai creaminess.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 4 whole cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk alternative organic
- 1 tbsp honey or to taste
- 2 tbsp loose black tea leaves
Instructions
- To prepare the spices, add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger to a mortal pestle and break down the spices. If you don't make a mortal pestle, use the flat side of a kitchen knife to break the cinnamon stick into small pieces and smash cardamom pods open on a cutting.
- Add the spices to a saucepan with the 2 cups of water and bring to a boil and let boil for about 3 minutes. Once boiling lower the heat and add the milk alternative. Once the water, milk, and spice mix returns to a boil, remove from heat.
- Add the loose tea and cover, letting it sit for 3 minutes or longer if you prefer your chai strong. Don't let the black tea steep too long or the chai will become bitter.
- Strain the mixture into 2 serving cups. Sweeten to taste with honey.
Notes
Optional Spice Additions
- Fennel
- Black Peppercorns
- Star Anise
- Nutmeg