Nutmeg Free Masala Chai

Masala chai is one of those drinks that fills the whole kitchen with warmth the moment it hits the stove — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper simmering together in a way that feels both ancient and deeply comforting. The spice blend here is bold and beautifully balanced, and the whole milk gives the finished cup that creamy, caramel-colored richness you'd find at a good chai stall. Many pre-made chai blends and spice mixes sneak in nutmeg as a background note, so brewing your own from scratch is genuinely the best way to stay in control of exactly what goes into your cup. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to source, with no hidden spice blends or pre-mixed masalas to second-guess. The method is simple — simmer the whole spices in water first to coax out their oils, then add the tea, then the milk — and that layering is what gives the chai its depth. Straining it into mugs at the end means you get a silky, smooth drink with all the flavor and none of the grit. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning and sip while it's still steaming.

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