A Cozy Mug of Homemade Chai
We’re getting ready to cozy in for a major winter snowstorm arriving this weekend. (My weather app says it currently feels like -10° in Kansas City, oof.) But a steaming mug of homemade masala chai feels like the perfect way to warm up. ♡
If you’ve never made homemade chai before, masala chai (classic Indian spiced tea) is surprisingly easy to make from scratch by simmering black tea with warming spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and pepper, then finishing it off with milk and a touch of sweetness. Honestly, once you try this version, it’s hard to go back to tea bags. The homemade version tastes fresher, richer, and more vibrant, plus you get full control over the spice blend. So if you love extra ginger? Great, add more! Prefer a little less cinnamon or pepper? Use less.
I’ve included my favorite recipe below as a starting point, but please give it a try and tweak it until it’s exactly how you love it, cup after cozy cup. Let’s make some chai!