Masālā Chāi

Masālā Chāi is the classic Indian spiced milk tea made from loose-leaf black tea. I recommend boiling it on the stovetop, as it’s an important step in extracting the flavor of both the spices and the tea leaves. However, there is no single correct way to make chāi. Some prefer theirs creamier and others thinner, and some like it spicier and ginger-heavy while others lean toward sweeter and more floral flavors. This recipe reflects my happy medium: creamy and fragrant, on the sweeter side, a