Masala Chai in Bulk
This traditional masala chai bulk blend uses six authentic whole spices to create a warming, aromatic tea that's perfect for daily drinking or gift-giving. The recipe makes a large batch that stores well for months, and you can choose between two tea-to-spice ratios depending on whether you prefer bold, spice-forward chai or a more balanced everyday blend. Unlike store-bought versions, this homemade masala chai has complex, layered flavors from whole spices including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. The bulk recipe is economical and convenient, and comes with free printable gift tags that include complete brewing instructions.
Equipment
- Vitamix 5200 Blender Professional-Grade, Self-Cleaning 64 oz Container, Black - 001372 - or something to grind spices
Ingredients
For Bulk Masala Chai
- 100 g whole cardamom pods
- 25 g black peppercorns
- 15 g whole nutmeg
- 100 g cinnamon sticks
- 50 g cloves
- 100 g dried ginger
- 400 g Assam black tea leaves or Darjeeling (see notes on quantity)
For a Cup of Tea
- 8 ounces water
- 2 tsp Masala chai
- 2 ounces whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp sugar up to 2 tsp
Instructions
Bulk Masala chai
- Grind each spice, separately.
- Mix all spices together.
For a cup of tea
- Bring water to a boil. Add the chai masala and boil for 3 minutes to extract the spice flavors.
- Add the milk and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, then turn off the heat immediately.
- Strain the chai into a teacup to remove the whole spices.
- Add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved. Serve hot.
Notes
Bulk Masala Chai Notes
- As to tea-to-spice ratios, you can choose what works for your taste. For a spice-forward version, use a 1:1 ratio of tea to spices, resulting in bold, spicy flavors. A more balanced version uses more tea (3:1 ratio) for a mellower blend that's good for everyday drinking. Both work well; it just depends on how intense you like your chai.
- OR...leave the tea out for a caffeine-free, spiced beverage.
Brewing a cup of Chai Notes
- Adjust the amount of chai masala (1-3 teaspoons) to suit your taste, depending on how strong you prefer your chai.
- You can substitute any milk you prefer, though whole milk creates the most traditional flavor.
- Sweetener amount is flexible - start with less and add more to taste.
- For a stronger brew, increase the boiling time with the spices to 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 9gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 4mg
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