Masala Chai Syrup

This homemade Masala Chai Syrup is a quick and easy way to add a perfect blend of aromatic Indian spices to your tea, coffee, latte, cocktails or desserts. You will be able to enjoy the flavors of a classic Masala Chai in an easy and convenient way by having your homemade syrup always on hand. 

The traditional Masala Chai is native to India and consists of black tea and various spices. There are a lot of variations of Masala Chai – every family in India has their own version of spice blend. Commonly used spices are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, star anise and cloves.

Traditionally, the tea is enjoyed as a base with the addition of a dash of milk and sugar to balance out the intense flavors from the spices. The Masala Chai flavor is loved all over the world and has evolved to be used in countless recipes. 

Try out this quick and easy homemade Masala Chai Syrup recipe and discover your favorite way to enjoy the perfect blend of aromatic Indian spices.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
  • water 
  • brown sugar 
  • black tea
  • cinnamon sticks
  • ground cinnamon
  • cardamom pods
  • whole cloves
  • star anise
  • mixed peppercorns
  • vanilla pod | vanilla paste
  • sliced ginger
  • nutmeg
How to make Masala Chai Syrup:

(1) Gather and prepare the ingredients

Cut an about 1 cm thick fresh piece of ginger into thin slices.

Place the thinly sliced ginger, all the spices and sugar into a medium size pot.

(2) Add water

Add 600 ml of water to the pot and give it a good stir. 

(3) Bring it to a boil 

Bring the water-spice-mixture to a boil and keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

(4) Add the teabags

Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium low or until it reaches the point of simmer. Add the teabags of black tea (you can also use loose-leaf tea).

(5) Let it simmer for 30 min

Let the tea-spice-mixture simmer for about 30 min. 

(6) Strain the Syrup

Strain the syrup with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the cooked spices and teabags. 

Put the strained syrup back into the pot and bring it to a boil once more. When it starts boiling turn off the heat and your syrup is done. 

(7) Storage

To store the syrup, pour it into sterilized glass bottles or mason jars. The Masala Chai Syrup can last up to 2 months at room temperature – keep refrigerated when opened. 

(8) Enjoy the Masala Chai Syrup

The Masala Chai Syrup can be enjoyed in many ways. You can add it to your tea, coffee, desserts, cocktails or warm apple juice. 

My favorite way to enjoy the Masala Chai Syrup is with warm milk, it makes a delicious homemade Chai Latte.

The amount of syrup to add varies to your preference – it’s best to start small with maybe 2-4 tablespoons. You can always add more if you like it sweeter or more intense.

Some Recipe Tips:

Storage: To store the syrup, pour it into sterilized glass bottles or mason jars. The Masala Chai Syrup can last up to 2 months at room temperature – keep refrigerated when opened. 

Great Gift: The Masala Chai Syrup also makes a great homemade gift. Just add a little ribbon, label or other decoration to your bottle or jar, and you will have quick and easy homemade gift right out of your kitchen. 

Masala Chai Syrup

Course: Syrup, DrinksCuisine: IndiaDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total Time

35

minutes

This homemade Masala Chai Syrup is a quick and easy way to add a perfect blend of aromatic Indian spices to your tea, coffee, latte, cocktails or desserts. You will be able to enjoy the flavors of a classic Masala Chai in an easy and convenient way by having your homemade syrup always on hand. 

Ingredients

  • 600 ml water 

  • 200 g brown sugar

  • 3 teabags of black tea

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 10 cardamom pods

  • 10 whole cloves

  • 3 star anise

  • a few mixed peppercorns

  • 1 vanilla pod | vanilla paste

  • 1 cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  • Gather and prepare the ingredients

    Cut an about 1 cm thick fresh piece of ginger into thin slices.

    Place the thinly sliced ginger, all the spices and sugar into a medium size pot.

  • Add water

    Add 600 ml of water to the pot and give it a good stir. 

  • Bring it to a boil 

    Bring the water-spice-mixture to a boil and keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

  • Add the teabags

    Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium low or until it reaches the point of simmer. Add the teabags of black tea (you can also use loose-leaf tea).

  • Let it simmer for 30 min

    Let the tea-spice-mixture simmer for about 30 min.

  • Strain the Syrup

    Strain the syrup with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the cooked spices and teabags. 

    Put the strained syrup back into the pot and bring it to a boil once more. When it starts boiling turn off the heat and your syrup is done. 

  • Storage

    To store the syrup, pour it into sterilized glass bottles or mason jars. The Masala Chai Syrup can last up to 2 months at room temperature - keep refrigerated when opened. 

  • Enjoy the Masala Chai Syrup

    The Masala Chai Syrup can be enjoyed in many ways. You can add it to your tea, coffee, desserts, cocktails or warm apple juice. 

    My favorite way to enjoy the Masala Chai Syrup is with warm milk, it makes a delicious homemade Chai Latte.

    The amount of syrup to add varies to your preference - it's best to start small with maybe 2-4 tablespoons. You can always add more if you like it sweeter or more intense.

Notes

  • Storage: To store the syrup, pour it into sterilized glass bottles or mason jars. The Masala Chai Syrup can last up to 2 months at room temperature - keep refrigerated when opened. 
  • Great Gift: The Masala Chai Syrup also makes a great homemade gift. Just add a little ribbon, label or other decoration to your bottle or jar, and you will have quick and easy homemade gift right out of your kitchen. 

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