Chai Recipes

Ingredients (Serves 2 cups)

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk (full cream preferred for richness)
• 2 tsp strong tea leaves (Assam CTC works best)
• 1.5–2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala (adjust based on strength preference)

🔥 Method

1. Boil the base
   In a saucepan, add water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add spices
   Add SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to release full aroma.
3. Add tea leaves
   Add tea leaves and let it boil for another 1–2 minutes until the color deepens.
4. Add milk
   Pour in milk and let the chai rise and boil on medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
5. Sweeten
   Add sugar and stir well.
6. Final simmer & strain
   Let it simmer briefly, then strain into cups.

DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHAI MAKING

 ☕ 1. Kadak Boiled Chai (Strong Street Style)

Best for: Strong, full-bodied chai lovers

Method

• Boil 1 cup water with ¾ tsp SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala for 2–3 minutes
• Add 2 tsp tea leaves and boil until dark
• Add 1 cup milk and boil on high flame (let it rise once or twice)
• Add sugar, simmer, strain & serve

👉 Result: Bold, spicy, “tapri-style” kadak chai

☕ 2. Slow Simmered Chai (Premium Café Style)

Best for: Smooth, aromatic, less bitter chai

Method

• Heat water + milk together (1:1 ratio) on low flame
• Add tea leaves + ½ tsp SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala
• Let it simmer gently for 5–7 minutes (no aggressive boiling)
• Add sugar towards the end, strain & serve

👉 Result: Balanced, creamy, refined flavor (ideal for cafés/hotels)

☕ 3. Decoction Method (HoReCa Bulk Preparation)

Best for: Restaurants, offices, large batches

Method

Step 1 – Prepare decoction:

• Boil water with tea leaves + SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala in bulk
• Simmer for 10–15 minutes to create a strong concentrate

Step 2 – Serve fresh:

• For each serving, mix decoction + hot milk + sugar
• Adjust strength as needed

👉 Result: Fast service + consistent taste across servings

☕ 4. Milk-First Rich Chai

Best for: Creamy, less watery chai

Method

• Heat only milk (no water) on low flame
• Add tea leaves + ½ tsp SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala
• Simmer slowly for 5–6 minutes
• Add sugar and strain

👉 Result: Thick, rich, indulgent chai (premium home-style)

☕ 5. Masala Iced Chai (Modern Twist)

Best for: Young audience / café menu

Method

• Prepare strong chai using water + tea + SPICE CRAFT Chai Masala
• Cool it down
• Add chilled milk + sugar
• Serve over ice

👉 Result: Refreshing spiced iced tea beverage

🌟 Pro Tips (for premium experience)

• For stronger chai (HoReCa style), increase masala to ¾ tsp per 2 cups.
• Try jaggery instead of sugar for a traditional, richer taste.
• Allow chai to rise once or twice while boiling for better texture and flavor.