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You're the friend whose house always smells amazing and whose door is always open. Like a pot of chai simmering on the stove, you're warm, full of flavor and made to be shared. You host the dinners, you plan the trips, and you tell the stories everyone repeats for years.
You love new places, new foods and new people, and you bring a little bit of every adventure home with you. There's a spark of spice in everything you do, but underneath it all is a huge heart. You make people feel welcome in a way they don't forget.
Life with you is never bland. Keep collecting stories, keep feeding the people you love, and keep that warmth turned all the way up.
- Warm
- Adventurous
- Generous
Your tea matchEarl GreyYour stories plus their wit make the best conversations of the year.
Your perfect time of day4:00 p.m.A rainy afternoon, a full pot on the stove and friends on the way.
How to make it at home
Stovetop Masala Chai
Real chai is simmered, not steeped. Spicy, milky and worth every minute.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Makes
- 2 small cups (8 fl oz / 240 ml total)
Ingredients
Tap each one as you get it ready.
Steps
Done! Enjoy your drink. ✨
Pro tip: Pour the chai from a little height into the cup for a light, frothy top.
Your tea kit
How to enjoy your Chai
- Simmer, don’t steep. Real chai is cooked on the stove so the spices and tea fully release their flavor.
- Use whole milk. It gives chai its creamy body. Oat milk is the best dairy-free swap.
- Share the pot. Chai is made for company. Double the recipe and invite someone over.
The best teaware for you
- Budget pickSmall stainless steel saucepan (1.5 qt)About $25The only tool you really need for stovetop chai.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Best valueElectric milk frother and warmerAbout $40Heats and froths milk at the push of a button, for café-style tea lattes at home.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- SplurgeJapanese-style cast iron teapotAbout $35Keeps tea hot for a long time and looks beautiful on any table. Comes with a fine-mesh infuser.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Nice to haveWhole chai spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves)About $15Whole spices taste much brighter than pre-ground ones, and they last for months.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Which tea to buy
- Type
- A strong black tea, like Assam, with whole spices. Or a ready-made chai blend.
- How to brew
- Simmer the spices in water for 3 minutes, add the tea for 2, then the milk.
- Twinings Chai Tea bagsA balanced, spicy black tea that’s easy to find.Amazon (opens in a new tab)Target (opens in a new tab)Walmart (opens in a new tab)
- Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea bagsSweet and creamy, with a little vanilla. Great for beginners.Amazon (opens in a new tab)Target (opens in a new tab)Walmart (opens in a new tab)
- Loose-leaf masala chai LooseBold tea and real spice pieces for the most authentic cup.Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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