6 Masala Chai Options For The Winter

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 22th, 2023

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A cup of chai instantly uplifts your mood, calms you down on a stressful day, and helps you bond with your loved ones. Tea leaves are brewed well with different types of herbs and spices; masala chai defines ultimate comfort, especially during the winter. Here are 6 masala chai options for the winter.

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Masala Chai

Brewed with a concoction of clove, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, mint, and other ingredients, masala chai tastes flavorful. You can add milk and sugar to the brew or relish it black.

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Parsi Chai

Parsi chai is prepared with a concoction of different spices. What makes it different is the dominance of mint flavour. This tea includes a generous amount of fresh mint leaves and ginger for a refreshing flavour and goodness.

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Rose Masala Chai

This is basically masala chai with a twist. In this recipe, all you need to do is brew the classic masala chai and add a handful of rose petals to it. This makes rose masala chai refreshing and flavorful.

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Kahwa

Kahwa is a healthy and extremely refreshing tea from Kashmir. It includes green tea leaves and a range of warm spices, including saffron, cardamom, et al.

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Sulaimani Chai

A popular chai recipe from the Malabar region, Sulaimani chai is a sweet-sour tea made from black tea leaves and served without milk. To make it flavorful, you need to add some lemon juice, cardamom, clove, sugar, etc., to it.

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Saffron Masala Chai

Infused with saffron, this tea is a unique blend of masalas taking your ‘chai’ experience a notch up. Other than just the benefits of Masala tea for your body, the saffron present in it can help as an antioxidant for your body and also aid weight loss.

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