Mocktails

Masala Chai

Masala Chai is a mocktail made with Water, Tea, Ginger, and Cardamom. It is served in a Coffee Mug.

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic9 ingredients

At a Glance

197 kcalCalories

24.8gSugar

24.8gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderate

Why: 9 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 cupsWaterMixer
3-4 tspTeaOther
1 chunk driedGingerModifier
3-4 crushedCardamomOther
3ClovesModifier
1 pieceCinnamonModifier
1-2 wholeBlack pepperOther
to taste\nSugarSweetener
to tasteMilkDairy Or Cream

How to Make It

Bring 2 cups of water to boil.
Add all the ingredients and boil again for about 15 seconds.Add
Let stand for a minute.
Warm milk in a pot.
Filter tea into cups.
Add milk and sugar.Add
That's IT.

How to Serve

Glass: Coffee Mug
Temperature: Warm

Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Sweet

Supporting notes

TeaGinger Spicy Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Non-alcoholic
Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.
After DinnerSuggested from its cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarto taste\n

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milkto taste

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Masala Chai?: The Masala Chai is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 197 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the ingredients and measures used.
Can I make a Masala Chai at home?: Yes. The Masala Chai uses 9 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Coffee Mug. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.