Chai masala
Chai masala is a warming Indian spiced tea made with black tea, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and fresh root ginger simmered in milk. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the whole spices fresh for maximum aroma and heats the tea at a controlled temperature, so nothing burns and every cup tastes like authentic street-side chai.
About this recipe
Chai masala Thermomix TM7 brings the classic Indian spiced tea straight into your kitchen, and it tastes far better than anything from a teabag. This chai masala recipe starts with whole cardamom pods, cloves, a cinnamon stick and peppercorns, which the all-in-one kitchen machine grinds fresh so their essential oils are still fully present when the tea steeps. Fresh root ginger adds a bright, peppery heat, while milk and sugar round everything into a creamy, comforting drink perfect for slow breakfasts, chilly afternoons or an after-dinner treat. Because the TM7 heats the milk gently and stirs automatically, you never get the scorched-milk taste or boil-overs that ruin stovetop chai. Searching for Thermomix TM7 chai recipes usually leads to complicated methods, but here the whole process happens in one bowl with almost no washing up. Pour it into tall glasses or mugs, breathe in the cinnamon and cardamom steam, and you have an authentic street-style chai in minutes.
Preparation tips
- Crush the cardamom pods lightly before adding them so the fragrant seeds release their full aroma into the milk; leaving them whole gives a much milder chai that may taste flat.
- Taste the chai just before serving and adjust the sugar at the very end, since the natural sweetness of the milk changes with the brand and fat content you use.
- For a kid-friendly version, reduce the peppercorns and fresh ginger by half and let the chai cool slightly; the cinnamon and cardamom remain the stars of the drink.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free chai: replace the dairy milk with oat or almond milk for a plant-based chai masala; oat milk gives the creamiest result and complements the cinnamon beautifully.
- Winter variant: add a star anise and a strip of orange zest during simmering for a festive mulled-chai character, then strain and garnish with a cinnamon stick per mug.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the cardamom pods and cloves fresh in the TM7 releases essential oils for a far more aromatic chai than pre-ground spices. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the sugar and milk directly in the mixing bowl keeps the balance of this chai masala consistent with every single batch you make. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the milk at a gentle controlled temperature, the Thermomix prevents scorching so your chai stays silky with no burnt aftertaste. [Precision Control]
- Mixing continuously while the tea steeps, the appliance distributes the ginger and cinnamon evenly through every sip hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Chopping the fresh root ginger finely in seconds means no stringy pieces in your glass and intense peppery heat throughout the drink. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- cardamom pod
- cloves
- cinnamon stick
- black peppercorns
- water
- milk
- sugar
- fresh root ginger
- chai teabags