Kadak Masala Chai — Whole-Spice Assam Blend, Small Batch (50g)

Kadak Masala Chai is built around whole, unground spices rather than a pre-milled masala powder. Ground spice loses its aromatic oils to the air within weeks; whole spice holds onto them. Lluvia blends Assam black tea with seven whole spices in small batches and seals the tin quickly, so what you open still smells like the blend it was.

What's in the Blend

• Assam black tea — malty and full-bodied, strong enough to hold up to milk
• Black pepper — a slow warmth at the back of the sip rather than a sharp bite
• Whole dried ginger — clean pungency that ground ginger loses quickly
• Ceylon cinnamon — sweeter and more delicate than cassia
• Cloves — deep and resinous, the note that makes a chai smell like chai
• Bay leaves — unusual in a commercial blend, and the reason the steam smells faintly of eucalyptus
• Green cardamom — floral sweetness that rounds the cup off without sugar

How to Brew

Add 2.5g to 200ml water and boil for 2 minutes. Add plant-based milk, simmer for 1 more minute, strain and drink it strong. Roughly 20 cups per tin.

Product Details

• Net quantity: 50g (approximately 20 cups)
• Ingredients: Assam black tea, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, cardamom
• No added sugar and no artificial flavouring
• Storage: Keep the tin closed in a cool, dry place away from strong odours

FAQs

Do I need to grind the spices first?

No. Boiling the whole spices in water releases them. That is the point of the blend.

Can I make it without milk?

Yes, though it is designed as a kadak cup. Brewed black it is stronger and more spice-forward.

How many cups does one tin make?

About 20, at 2.5g per cup.

Does it contain caffeine?

Yes — the base is Assam black tea.

Is Lluvia Kadak Masala Chai plant-based and dairy-free?

Yes. The tin contains only Assam black tea and whole spices, with no milk powder, sugar or artificial flavouring. It is designed to be brewed with plant-based milk, so it suits a dairy-free kitchen.

How much does Kadak Masala Chai cost per cup?

The 50 g tin is ₹390 and makes about 20 cups at 2.5 g per cup, which works out to roughly ₹19 to ₹20 per cup before milk.

How should I store the masala chai and how long does it stay fresh?

Keep the tin closed in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Whole spices hold their aromatic oils far longer than ground masala, which is why the blend uses them; check the pack label for the best-before date.

Who makes Kadak Masala Chai and who ships it?

It is blended in small batches by Lluvia Tea in India and sold on EarthBased, which packs and ships the order within India. Delivery is usually 3 to 5 business days after dispatch.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: Lluvia Tea Fulfilled by: EarthBased