5. Ginger: How can any chai article be complete without the king of chai-spices - ginger. This one is a personal favourite. I like to crush the ginger a little and add into the water before it starts ...

We will take you through some of the most common mistakes people do while brewing masala chai; avoiding these mistakes will help you make perfect cup of tea every single time. Read Time: 3 min Indians ...

Growing up, the warmest welcome I got when visiting family or friends was a hot cup of chai. This tradition is even more significant at Diwali. The ritual of sharing a hot beverage goes far beyond ...

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Welcome to Never Fail, a semi-regular column where we wax poetic about the recipes that never, ever let us down. This week: the chai recipe that associate social media manager Emily Schultz just ...

1. Preheat a small, heavy-based pan over medium heat. Once heated, lower the heat to the lowest setting, then add the dried spices. Dry roast for about 30 seconds, or until you notice the fragrant ...