Masala Chai Blend

Regular price $35.00

Diaspora’s Masala Chai Blend makes it easy to craft a deeply comforting cup of chai in your own kitchen. Rich and layered, each brew invites you into a daily ritual cherished by billions across South Asia.

Built on a balanced mix of fresh whole spices and robust CTC black tea, it brews into a bold, aromatic cup that can be enjoyed with milk as a traditional chai, or simply with hot water for a lighter, tea-forward version. Spicy-sweet cardamom, warming ginger, and fragrant fennel come together in a ready-to-use blend for a deeply spiced, satisfying cup of chai.

A real chai enthusiast? Check out Diaspora's Chai Spice—a finely ground chai spice without any black tea. Perfect for baking, or to add an extra kick of chai to your tea!

Ingredients:  black tea, green cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, cloves

Made by:  Diaspora Co.

Made in:  India and Sri Lanka

Specifications: 

  • 6.2 oz (175 g)
  • tin measures 5.8" x 3.3" x 1.6"
  • ~55-60mg caffeine per 1 tbsp (naturally occurring from black tea)
  • contains 25 tbsp for 25 cups of spice-forward chai

Use: 

To enjoy hot:

  • Combine ¾ cup milk of your choice, ¾ cup water, and 1 tablespoon Masala Chai Blend in a small saucepan. 
  • Bring to a boil over high heat for 3 minutes, then simmer for another 3 minutes.
  • Strain with a fine-mesh sieve, add sweetener to taste, and enjoy!

To enjoy iced:

  • Combine 1½ cup milk of your choice, and 1 tablespoon Masala Chai Blend in a small saucepan. 
  • Bring to a boil over high heat for 3 minutes, then simmer for another 3 minutes.
  • Strain with a fine-mesh sieve, add sweetener to taste, and enjoy over ice!

This Masala Chai Blend can also be brewed with just water (no milk) for a lighter, more tea-forward cup. 

Further Reading:  Women-owned Diaspora Co. is committed to growing a better spice trade equitably and deliciously. They source South Asia's freshest heirloom and single-origin spices directly from their partner farms to bring you next-level flavor and fragrance. 

Explore our full Diaspora Co. collection for more fine seasonings, spice blends, and pantry essentials.