Assam Masala Tea (Kadak Chai)

A CTC masala chai blend built on Assam black tea and ground spices, made for the strong, milky kadak chai most Indian households brew every morning. The Assam base gives it the malty, brisk body that stands up to milk and sugar, while the spice mix adds warmth. The tea leaves come from Assam and the spices from Kerala.

Key Features

• Assam CTC base: brews dark and strong, the way kadak chai should.
• Whole-spice blend: aromatic masala ground into the tea rather than added as flavouring.
• No preservatives: nothing added beyond tea and spices.
• Everyday format: loose tea, suited to a saucepan brew.

Ingredients

Assam CTC black tea and a blend of aromatic spices.

How to Brew

For two cups, bring one cup of water to the boil, add two teaspoons of the tea and let it boil for a minute. Add one cup of plant-based milk and sugar to taste, and simmer until it takes colour. Strain and serve. For a lighter cup, brew it in water alone without milk.

Product Details

• Type: loose CTC masala tea blend
• Tea origin: Assam
• Spice origin: Kerala
• Storage: airtight container, away from light, heat and strong-smelling foods

Good to Know

This is a caffeinated black tea. Over-boiling makes it bitter, so keep the boil short once the milk goes in. Spice intensity varies a little between batches, as the blend is ground in small lots.

FAQs

How strong is the spice?

Firmly present but not fiery — it reads as warming masala rather than sharp heat. Use less tea per cup if you want it gentler.

Can I make it without milk?

Yes. Brewed as a black infusion it is lighter and the spice notes come through more clearly.

Does it work with plant-based milk?

It does. Oat and soy hold up best to boiling; add them at a low simmer to prevent splitting.

How much tea per cup?

Roughly one heaped teaspoon per cup for a standard kadak strength.

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