Recipes · Indian · Beverages
Masala Tea (Indian Spiced Tea)
One serving has 108 kcal and 4 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of manganese (126%) and cobalamin (23%). Ready in 15 minutes.
- Preparation: 5 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Makes: 1 serving (270 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Hindu Vegetarian
- Contains: dairy
Ingredients
- 150 g Water, tap
- 100 g Milk, whole
- 2 g LOOSE TEA
- 5 g Sugar, white, granulated or lump
- 5 g Ginger root, raw
- 2 g Spices, cardamom
- 2 g Spices, cloves, ground
- 2 g Spices, cinnamon, ground
- 1 g Spices, pepper, black
- 1 g Spices, anise seed
Method
- Lightly crush the green cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns with the back of a spoon or pestle. Grate or slice the fresh ginger.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the crushed cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, star anise (if using), and grated ginger. Let the spices simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the water with their flavors.
- Stir in the black tea leaves and simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust the brewing time based on your desired tea strength.
- Pour in the milk (or non-dairy alternative) and add sugar or sweetener if desired. Stir well and allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea directly into a cup or teapot. Serve hot in a cup or mug, and enjoy your masala tea immediately.
- Chef's Tips Spice Adjustments: Customize the spices to your preference. For example, increase the ginger for more zest or omit the black pepper if you prefer a milder flavor. Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Tea Strength: If you prefer a stronger tea flavor, let the tea leaves steep for a longer time before adding milk. Sweetener Alternatives: Replace sugar with honey, jaggery, or a sugar-free alternative to suit your diet.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 108 kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9 g | |
| Water | 243 mL | |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | |
| Threonine | 0.01 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.01 g | |
| Leucine | 0.03 g | |
| Lysine | 0.02 g | |
| Methionine | 0 g | |
| Cystine | 0 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.01 g | |
| Valine | 0.02 g | |
| Histidine | 0.01 g | |
| Fat | 3.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.85 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.24 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.22 g | |
| Saturated | 2 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0.01 g | |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 2.3 mg | 126% |
| Phosphorus | 116 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 51.2 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.75 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 1.4 µg | 0% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.54 µg | 23% |
| Choline | 20.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.96 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4 µg | 6% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.2 kg CO2e a serving: about average for breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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