Making a masala chai premix at home is a great way to have a quick and flavourful cup of chai whenever you want. Here’s a simple recipe for making your own masala chai premix:
1 cup loose black tea leaves (or you can use tea bags and cut them open), 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste), 1/2 cup milk powder, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the loose black tea leaves and milk powder. Stir well to ensure they are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, combine all the ground spices: ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix them thoroughly.
Add the spice mix to the bowl with the tea and milk powder. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Mix in the granulated sugar. Adjust the quantity of sugar according to your taste preference.
Transfer the masala chai premix into an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry place. Add 2-3 teaspoons of the masala chai premix to boiling water to make a perfect cup of chai whenever you want.