How to Make Chai with Meherwan Irani

Chai is the beloved drink of India. Translating literally to "tea" (so yes, "Chai Tea" isn't a thing), Chef Meherwan Irani is here to show you how to make this simple (yet nuanced) drink the right way. Step up your game, impress your friends, and save a buck or two by making this decadent, warming drink from the comfort of your home.

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00:00 Intro
00:34 What is Chai?
02:36 Begin Making Chai
04:58 What Tea to use
08:32 What is Chai Masala?
10:32 Sweetening Chai
12:15 Tools of the Trade, tools needed for making chai
13:38 Straining chai, how to pour

[Krishna-vwko]

How we do it in north is we boil water first then add tea leaves along with other masala ginger cardamom fennel cinnamon Black pepper etc let it boil for few seconds then add milk and finally sugar one last boil and it is done.. The more you boil it the strong the flavour gets so it is up to your taste how strong you want it..

[simplygame]

I am from India and we follow similar process except we let masala boil in water for few minutes before adding tea and milk. Ctc is optional but its used because it is cost effective. You can use whole leaf teas instead but you will need alot of tea and steep in in water after masala boils and then boil milk separately and add it to steeped black tea (this is my method, and is not common even in india too). Ctc and dust teas are inferior quality than long leaf teas and super cheap .so chaiwala usually use that. But you can get same taste with regular long leaf premium teas. Most important thing is what you said- watch for colour. It doesn't even matter if excess tea is added, turn off the stove and filter it when right color is obtained. if colour is right, then it should taste good. But if you add too little tea and boil for long time, it will taste bitter and that's why greedy chai stalls will add excess sweetness to hide this bitterness. Hope these tips will help some of you guys.

[piyushkc]

best chai i ever drankk!!! even my wife drinks it. i have been trying to get her drink chaii, finally after watching your video, she now drinks over 5 cups of this recipe!!!

[mariaolker]

I love chai! And I'm jealous of all that light in your kitchen.

[CB-ysjl]

I've used this as a base recipe to construct my perfect chai. Thank you so much for helping me achieve chai perfection!

[christianeydner]

Im not a vegan or vegetarian, but I really fell in love with oat milk in tea, reminds me of using cream just without feeling bad about drinking a bunch of cream.

[ermelinda]

I love everything about this video. You’re so eloquent as well. Thank you so much! :)

[donnieherrington]

Heating to a boil for a short time off and on!!! That’s what I’ve been missing to get that nice foam. I just bought your mix and it is so good.
My current favorite is a sticky rice with coconut milk and chai masala blend.

[GordiansKnotHere]

Thanks for this information it was really helpful!
EDIT: 14:00 "Wanna cup?" How do I reach through my screen and get that???

[iCheetosbutter]

Thank you friend. I refer back here every once and while to refresh my knowledge on making chai.

[normita]

Such an amazing informative video! Thank you so much! I am Mexican and absolutely LOVE CHAI (not chai tea! Just learned my lesson lol) I will make sure I follow every step! Thanks again!!

[Brwn_Aphrodite]

Thank you for listing brands!, I’ve been making this at home and I think I had picked up a low quality brand

[cgee]

I love spicewalla. We have a lot of your spices, including chai masala. This video is great. I think the stirring will improve my texture. You’re fun to watch! Now I just need that pot you’re using!

[ebgbjo]

I bet this smells incredible! I love Chai but have never tried massala Chai. Definitely going to order that powder. Thanks for showing us how to make a perfect cup.

[lizs]

Thank you, especially for the recommendation of what type of tea to buy

[sweetlady]

i clean houses and one of my clients is an elderly indian couple. they make this for me when i visit and i love it 💕

[goldencalf]

Thanks, even as a lifelong chai drinker, I learned so much from this video.

[juliadplume]

Thank you for the information and excellent presentation.

[PILOSOPAUL]

First time I tried Masala Chai I felt like I fell in love for the first time again, it taste so

[marielaalvarez]

I love love love your spices! Thank you for making them!