What is masala chai?
Masala chai is black tea simmered, not steeped, with milk and whole spices: cardamom, ginger, clove and cinnamon. The simmering is the point. It pulls the spice oils into the milk and gives chai the body that a teabag never finds. "Chai tea" is redundant; masala chai is the real name.
Chai at Passage to India
- Masala Chai, $4.99: the spiced classic, made to order.
- Plain Chai, $4.99: milky, strong, no spice.
- Kashmiri Chai, $5.99: the famous pink tea, gently salted and nutty, from the mountain tea routes.
What goes with chai?
Chai after a curry is the proper full stop to a South Asian meal. Pair it with carrot halwa ($7.99) or gulab jamun, or order it alongside a halwa puri breakfast and do the morning the Lahori way. We are at 5546 Robinson Street, Niagara Falls, with free parking, and chai travels well: add it to any online order for pickup or delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How much is masala chai at Passage to India?
Masala chai is $4.99, plain chai is $4.99, and Kashmiri pink chai is $5.99.
What is in masala chai?
Black tea simmered with milk and whole spices, typically cardamom, ginger, clove and cinnamon.
What is Kashmiri chai?
A pink, lightly salted tea from Kashmir, traditionally topped with crushed nuts. It is $5.99 at Passage to India in Niagara Falls.
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