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“We know what your mother cooked.— Durga Masala, INA Market, New Delhi
We’ve been grinding it since 1985.”
Tea Masala is a specialty North Indian blend formulated for enhancing milk tea, masala chai, and herbal infusions — where aromatic depth, sweetness, and gentle warmth define quality. Unlike generic “chai powder,” this is engineered for slow simmering, with spices that bloom under heat and milk.
It is a simmer-first spice, added to boiling water or milk — never pre-mixed or consumed dry.
Key characteristics: • Fine, smooth texture — no grit, ideal for even dispersion • Visible specks of fennel seeds, cardamom pods, and star anis • Heat level: Mild (3 out of 10) — warmth from ginger and black pepper, not chilli • Aroma: Sweet and warming — fennel and star anis dominate, followed by cinnamon and clove
Best used in: • Masala Chai (with tea leaves and milk) • Ginger Chai (extra ginger boost) • Herbal Infusions (with tulsi, mint, or lemongrass) • Iced Chai (simmered, cooled, served over ice) • Winter Wellness Drinks (with honey and lemon)
Pro Tip: Always add Tea Masala to boiling water before adding tea leaves or milk. Simmer 5–7 minutes for full infusion. For stronger flavor, increase to 1 tsp per cup.
Add at the start to bloom the spices and release their essential oils for maximum depth.
Mix with yogurt, oil, and citrus. Rest minimum 2 hours — overnight for meat.
A pinch added at the end preserves volatile aromatics that high heat destroys.
Cool, dry, away from sunlight. Use within 12 months for full potency.
100% . Stone-ground at our chakki in INA Market, New Delhi.
No fillers. No artificial colour. No preservatives.
What you see is the natural colour of the spice.
We do not use the "organic" certification label — not because our standards are lower, but because certification in India is inconsistent. What we guarantee: no pesticides in the grinding process, direct sourcing from known farmers, and zero synthetic additives of any kind.
We grind in small batches and dispatch within 1–2 days of grinding. Unlike supermarket spices that may have been sitting in warehouses for months, what you receive has been freshly processed at our INA Market chakki.
Keep in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. A kitchen cupboard (not near the stove) is ideal. Shelf life is 12 months from date of grinding for full potency.
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