Brewing Guide

How to make perfect masala chai at home

Masala chai is equal parts ritual and recipe. Get the ratio and the boil right and you'll make a cup that rivals any roadside dhaba. Here's the method we swear by — using ATS Tea Masala Chai, which already has the spices blended in.

What you'll need (per cup)

  • 1 to 1½ tsp ATS Tea Masala Chai
  • ½ cup water + ½ cup milk
  • Sugar to taste (about 1 tsp)
  • Optional: a crushed slice of fresh ginger

Method

  1. Boil the water first. Add the tea (and ginger, if using) to the water and let it boil for 1–2 minutes so the leaves and spices release their flavour.
  2. Add milk and sugar. Pour in the milk, add sugar, and bring it back to a boil.
  3. Let it rise. Lower the heat and let the chai come to a rolling boil 2–3 times — that frothy rise is where the magic happens.
  4. Strain and serve hot, immediately.
Pro tip: the longer you simmer after adding milk, the stronger and creamier the chai. For a lighter cup, strain sooner.

Prefer to add your own spice? Start with our plain Assam CTC and build from there.

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