Classic Homemade Masala Chai
Classic Homemade Masala Chai delivers a warm, spiced brew where ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon infuse robust black tea for a comforting cup. The milk rounds it out with a creamy finish, while a touch of sugar balances the heat and aromatics. Serve it steaming on cool mornings or as an afternoon pick‑me‑up with snacks.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook16 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Homemade Masala Chai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
- 2
Add the ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and black cardamom; simmer until the flavors infuse, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the tea bags; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the milk and sugar; return to a boil.
- 5
Strain the tea into mugs.
- Calories 183.85 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.8 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 40.63 g 15%
- Total Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 46.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 24.22 g --
- Added Sugars 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 118.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 148.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 52.1 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Classic Homemade Masala Chai is an Indian beverage recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 21 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Cardamom, Black Tea Bags, Cinnamon Sticks, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 183.85 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Homemade Masala Chai?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for beverage.
- What is Classic Homemade Masala Chai made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Cardamom, Black Tea Bags, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Ginger, Ground Cardamom. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Homemade Masala Chai?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Homemade Masala Chai?
- About 21 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 16 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Homemade Masala Chai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Homemade Masala Chai healthy?
- Classic Homemade Masala Chai has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 183.85 calories and 2.8 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.45 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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