Let’s talk about Masala Chai!

Chai actual means tea. Masala means spices. Easy.

People adore the fragrant, soul-nurturing infusion of a good chai that permeates to the core. It can warm you up in the depths of winter, keeping you bright in the summer. It ensures that your mind stays sharp whilst imparting a relaxed sense of wellness… it’s no wonder it is so popular.

The idea here is to use a heart-warming medley of warming spices, that want to dance and entwine together, becoming a delightful feast for all of the senses.

Rooibos is caffeine free

I am using rooibos tea in this recipe because it is caffeine free. It traditionally comes from South Africa and is now widely available in health food stores and good supermarkets.

Rooibos (also known as Red Bush) has a delicious flavour.

You could also use green tea, white tea or regular black tea in its place if you don’t mind the caffeine.

Ingredient shopping list for Masala Chai?

The ingredients should be available from any good health food or herb shop. They are also abundantly and easily available online. I sometimes even find it easier and less expensive to buy them online. I’ve posted a few links here with helpful suggestions of what you might buy…

USA Ingredients online shopping list:

Whole green cardamom pods 3.5 oz



Nutmeg Whole – Organic



Cloves Whole – Organic



Fennel Seeds – Organic



Cinnamon Sticks – Organic 0.85 oz



Coconut Sugar by Nutiva 1 lb

UK Ingredient online shopping list:

Cardamom Pods – Organic 50g



Whole Nutmeg – Organic 30g



Fennel Seeds – Organic 100g



Cinnamon Sticks – Organic Fairtrade 52g



Cloves Whole – Organic Fairtrade 35g



Coconut Blossom Sugar – Organic 1kg

My Masala Chai Video (with health benefits & tutorial)

OK let’s do this…

Masala Chai Rooibos 'Tea' Recipe Yield: 6 cups Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes A delightful medley of warming nurturing spices to make your own masala chai rooibos tea. Print Ingredients 6 cups of water

20 cardamom pods

1/2 teaspoon peppercorns

1 heaped teaspoon fennel

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon rooibos tea

1 tablespoon coconut sugar Instructions See my video for a tutorial first! Crush cardamom pods, pepper corns, fennel and cloves using a heavy pestle & mortar. (Note: If you don't have a good pestle and mortar try a different method by first removing the skins off the cardamom; getting a large chopping board and a sharp heavy knife; and then repeatedly chopping over and over again these spices). Break up the cinnamon stick. Finely grate the ginger (skin removed). Finely grate the nutmeg. Add the rooibos tea and coconut sugar. Bring pan, with all ingredients added, to the boil and then allow to simmer for 20 minutes. It's ready to drink. Strain with a tea strainer and enjoy immediately. Alternatively allow it to keep infusing and reheat whenever you want it. This will last for days. Simply store in a glass container in the fridge and reheat when required. ***Watch my video above for more tips, health benefits and other suggestions and more masala chai guidance***

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