Chai recipes

Chai is a warming drink that originates from India, blending black tea and various spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black peppercorns and cloves. It can be served black or with milk, but the fragrant flavours also work perfectly in bakes and desserts, too.

We’ve rounded up our favourite recipes that let the flavours of chai shine. Start with the basics and make some of Dishoom’s masala chai, try a twist with our chai creme brulee or go rich and decadent with chai hot chocolate and spiced waffle dippers.

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Chai latte milkshake

Non-alcoholic drinks

Chai latte milkshake

Meet your new favourite daytime drink. This recipe has all the spicy and comforting flavours of a chai latte but in a milkshake. 

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Toasted chai teacakes

Baking recipes

Toasted chai teacakes

Toasted teacakes are a classic teatime treat, so why not infuse them with spiced chai tea? Double the tea equals double the fun.

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Chai cupcakes

Cupcakes

Chai cupcakes

Starting with a chai-infused milk, these cupcakes have a tender crumb and are richly spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and black tea.

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Classic masala chai

Non-alcoholic drinks

Classic masala chai

This classic masala chai recipe combines aromatic spices, strong black tea, and creamy milk to create a comforting and flavourful drink.

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Chai crème brûlée

Custard

Chai crème brûlée

Who doesn’t love crème brûlée? Combine the classic custard dessert with the comforting spiced flavours of chai and you’re on to a winner.

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Chai hot chocolate with spiced waffle dippers

No-bake desserts

Chai hot chocolate with spiced waffle dippers

For an easy dessert with a difference, serve cups of our rich and aromatic chai hot chocolate with golden spiced waffles to dunk.

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Chai latte

Non-alcoholic drinks

Chai latte

Stir up a batch of our authentic chai-spiced latte. Made with black tea, milk, honey and the warming notes of cardamom, cinnamon and fennel.

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Spiced pear and chai pudding

Christmas puddings

Spiced pear and chai pudding

Full of spice and laden with caramel sauce, Georgina Hayden's sticky pear and chai pud is a welcome twist on traditional Christmas pudding.

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Mulled chai cider

Christmas cocktails

Mulled chai cider

Cuddle up on a cosy winter's evening with a glass of our hot mulled chai cider. Want to make it non-alcoholic? Swap the cider for apple juice, instead. 

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Warm spiced rum chai

Chai recipes

Warm spiced rum chai

A warming drink to beat the winter chill, Georgina Hayden's rum spiced chai is made with whole milk, spices and dark spiced rum. 

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Dishoom’s masala chai

Non-alcoholic drinks

Dishoom’s masala chai

There are many varieties of chai tea, and Indian restaurant Dishoom's sweet and spicy take makes a wonderful alternative to a regular cuppa.

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Chai marshmallows

Christmas gifts

Chai marshmallows

Serve these fluffy marshmallows as a dessert canapé or wrap some up and give them as an edible gift. These have been flavoured with chai and cinnamon.

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Poached pear cake with chai-spiced buttercream and salted caramel drizzle

Celebration cakes

Poached pear cake with chai-spiced buttercream and salted caramel drizzle

A great spring showstopper: Edd Kimber's gorgeous poached pear cake recipe is a combination of spicy chai, caramel and pears.

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