How to Brew Perfect Kadak Masala Chai [Step-by-Step Recipe]

Quick Recipe Card: Classic Kadak Masala Chai

Prep Time: 5 min  |  Cook Time: 10 min  |  Total: 15 min  |  Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

• Water: 1 cup (240 ml)
• Whole Milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
• The Pahadi Story Masala Tea: 2 tsp
• Fresh Ginger: ½-inch, crushed
• Sugar/Jaggery: 1–2 tsp or to taste
• (Optional) Extra cardamom, cloves, cinnamon

Method:

1. Boil water with Ginger and spices for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add the Pahadi Story Masala Tea and simmer for 1 min.
3. Add milk and sweetener, bring to a boil.
4. Simmer 4–5 min for kadak flavor.
5. Strain and serve piping hot!

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Visual Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Simmer the crushed spices and Ginger to awaken their aromas.

Step 2: Add robust, mountain-grown Assam leaves bursting with the flavor of the hills.

Step 3: Let your chai simmer gently to develop its signature strength and creaminess.

Step 4: Pour through a fine mesh strainer into your favorite cup—or an earthen kulhad for an earthy aroma!

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Our blend starts at 5,000 feet with mountain-grown Assam tea, handpicked at peak freshness, and whole spices—never powders—sourced ethically from smallholder farms. The hills are where each ingredient is carefully mixed to bring out the best aroma and flavour, following recipes passed down for generations. This purity is preserved in each sachet, making kadak chai strong, quick, and full of spices.

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Ingredients

Classic Masala Chai, The Pahadi Story, Masala Tea

Tea General Assam/CTC, inconsistent Mountain-grown Assam, handpicked, brisk.

Spices Pre-ground/assorted mix Whole cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves...

Freshness varies. Blended & packed in the hills, delivered fresh

Balance Unpredictable Expertly balanced—no single spice dominates

• Water: 1 cup
• Milk: 1 cup (whole recommended for creaminess)
• The Pahadi Story Masala Tea: 2 tsp
• Optional add-ins: More fresh Ginger, extra spices as desired
• Sweeten: With jaggery, sugar, or honey as you love

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How to Brew Kadak Masala Chai [Step-by-Step]

1. Crush Spices & Ginger: Wake up their oils for maximum aroma.
2. Boil Water, Add Spices: Simmer together 2–3 minutes.
3. Add The Pahadi Story Masala Tea: Brew 1 more minute.
4. Pour in Milk & Sweetener: Bring gently to a boil; simmer on low for deep color.
5. Simmer to Taste: For the kadak lover, give it extra time—4–5 minutes is magic!
6. Strain & Serve Hot: Enjoy in your favorite mug or rustic kulhad.

Authentic Mountain Method (The Pahadi Story's Third Way)

• Brew over a gentle wood fire or open flame.
• Use mountain spring water and locally sourced buffalo milk.
• Stir using a wooden ladle, letting the tea rise and fall ("chai-pulling") at least three times, creates a creamy, velvety body unlike any other chai.
• Pour into clay kulhads. Let the earthy aroma mingle with the spices and savor the true taste of the hills!

Kadak Chai Recipe and Pro Tips

• Water-to-Milk Ratio: Prefer strong? Use more tea, less milk.
• Don't Overboil: If chai goes bitter, steep less or use filtered water.
• Too Watery? Add extra The Pahadi Story Masala Tea, or simmer longer.
• Chai Curdled? Avoid boiling milk too hard; use whole milk or oat/soy milk for vegan.
• Frothy Chai: Aerate using a ladle—pour back and forth to create microfoam.
• Keep Spices Balanced: Our blend is optimized, but if you're adding more, start slow.
• Storage: Keep tea air-tight, cool, and away from moisture.

Brewing Problems Solved

Issue Solution

Chai is too bitter: Steep tea for less time, use filtered water, don't overboil

Too weak/watery: Use more tea, simmer longer, or reduce the liquid slightly.

Curdled milk: Lower the heat, avoid rapidly boiling milk, or use plant-based options that handle heat better

Overpowering spice: Use only the Pahadi Story blend, or reduce the amount of added fresh ginger/cloves.

Too sweet: reduce the sweetener or add it only at the end, tasting as you go

Seasonal & Batch Chai Variants

How to Brew Summer Masala Chai / Iced Chai

• Follow steps 1–4 to make the brew concentrate, then cool it down, pour it over ice, and add a little milk or coconut cream. Add lemon zest on top for a fresh twist.

Monsoon Chai

• Use more Ginger and black pepper for extra warmth—pair with hot pakoras by the window as rain falls.

Batch Brewing for Parties

• Multiply the recipe for 12 cups; use a deep vessel. Simmer gently and stir in clockwise circles for even flavor. Strain and pour into a thermos so everyone gets piping hot kadak chai!

Pair Your Chai: Top 5 Indian Snacks

1. Samosas (potato-pea)
2. Onion Pakoras
3. Masala Mathri
4. Butter Biscuits
5. Rusk—soak and savor every crunchy sip

Serve your masala chai in kulhads or glazed cups and invite guests to slow down and connect!

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