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Pandan Masala Chai

Warm spices, fragrant pandan, and fresh lemongrass beautifully come together in a silky, creamy masala chai. Whip it together with ease in under 15 minutes and serve it at tea time with loved ones!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Asian, Indian
Keyword: lemongrass sauce recipe, masala, pandan, pandan tea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pandan leaves
  • 8 pieces green cardamom
  • 1 star anise
  • 6 pieces cloves
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 teabags Ceylon black tea plus 2 for stronger tea; for a more traditional flavor, use Assam or Darjeeling
  • 2 cups milk oat milk, soy milk, whole milk, 2%
  • 1 tbsp sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Crush the cardamom, cloves, and lemongrass.
  • Trim the ends of the pandan leaves and tie them into a knot.
  • In a saucepan, add pandan, spices, lemongrass, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add black tea and brew for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bags once brewed.
  • Add milk and bring to a boil again.
  • Maintain the pot at a simmer for about 5 minutes, while pulling the chai with a ladle. See Note 1.
  • Add sweetener to taste.
  • Strain the chai and serve hot.

Notes

Note 1. How to Pull Chai - Pulling chai is a technique that involves pouring the beverage back and forth between two vessels at a tall pour height. By pouring the chai from a high position, air is introduced, which helps develop the flavor and create a frothy, silky texture. This also cools down the drink for consumption.
There are two common methods for pulling chai: using a ladle to pour back into the pot, or taking a single serving and pouring it between two cups or pitchers from a great distance. Both techniques work fantastically and are equally easy to execute.
To achieve the best results, select a cup or ladle that can hold a substantial amount of chai and can pour smoothly without spilling down the sides, then pull the chai as far as possible.
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