Masala Chai
Moderate nutritional value
Indian black tea boiled with milk, sugar, ginger and cardamom.
Masala chai is Indian black tea boiled with water, whole milk, sugar and whole spices such as fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, then strained into cups. A 200 g cup has about 105 kcal, 3.5 g protein and 15 g sugar, of which about 9 g is added sugar and the rest milk lactose. Using 1 tsp of sugar per cup instead of 2 halves the added sugar.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8g | 3.2% |
| Fat | 1.9g | 2.7% |
| Carbs | 7.5g | 2.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.63g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.88g | Estimate |
| Water | 88g | 3.5% |
| Calories | 53 | 2.4% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.06 | g | 5.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.46 | g | 1.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.11 | g | 0.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.033 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.077 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.01 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.12 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 22.1 | mcg | 2.5% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.02 | mg | 1.7% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.089 | mg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.045 | mg | 0.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.016 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 3.92 | mcg | 1.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.216 | mcg | 9.0% |
| vitamin C | 0.012 | mg | 0.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.051 (2 IU) | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.038 | mg | 0.3% |
| vitamin K | 0.175 | mcg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 64.4 | mg | 6.4% |
| iron | 0.04 | mg | 0.2% |
| magnesium | 7.53 | mg | 1.9% |
| phosphorus | 48.2 | mg | 6.9% |
| potassium | 96.7 | mg | 3.7% |
| sodium | 26.1 | mg | 1.1% |
| zinc | 0.225 | mg | 2.0% |
| copper | 0.021 | mg | 2.3% |
| manganese | 0.145 | mg | 6.3% |
| selenium | 2.12 | mcg | 3.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 54 | mg | 7.7% | 178% |
| Isoleucine | 93 | mg | 6.6% | 164% |
| Leucine | 170 | mg | 6.2% | 147% |
| Lysine | 150 | mg | 7.1% | 165% |
| Methionine | 58 | mg | 5.5% | 133% |
| Phenylalanine | 183 | mg | 10.5% | 236% |
| Threonine | 76 | mg | 7.2% | 160% |
| Tryptophan | 23 | mg | 8.2% | 184% |
| Valine | 117 | mg | 6.4% | 154% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Water 450 ml
- Whole milk 450 ml
- Loose black tea (Assam CTC) 4 tsp (10 g)
- Sugar 3 tbsp (38 g)
- Fresh ginger, crushed 15 g
- Green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 4
- Cinnamon stick 1 piece (3 cm)
- Cloves 3
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water into a saucepan and add the crushed ginger, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves.
- 2
Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 3 minutes so the water takes on the flavor of the spices.
- 3
Add the tea and sugar and boil for 1-2 minutes until the liquid is dark brown.
- 4
Pour in the milk and bring back to a boil; when the tea rises in the pan, lower the heat, let it settle and bring it up again 2-3 times.
- 5
Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes more, until the chai is a deep tan color.
- 6
Strain into cups through a fine tea strainer, pressing the leaves lightly.
- 7
Serve hot, on its own or with biscuits or a savory snack.