PG Tips is one of the most loved British teas and our best-selling tea pack. The full-bodied black tea brews a dark, robust and balanced cup – which is exactly why it makes the perfect base for masala chai, the spiced milk tea enjoyed all over South Asia. You need a strong tea so the flavour holds up against milk and spices.
Masala chai – basic recipe for 2 cups
- 200 ml water
- 200 ml milk
- 2 PG Tips tea bags
- 3–4 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 piece of cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 pinch of ground ginger or a few slices of fresh ginger
- 2–3 whole black peppercorns (optional)
- Sugar to taste
- Bring the water to the boil with the spices and simmer for 2–3 minutes to release the aromas.
- Add the tea bags and let them steep for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes.
- Sweeten to taste, strain into cups and serve straight away.
More ways to enjoy PG Tips
Classic breakfast tea
One bag per cup, boiling water and 2–4 minutes of brewing. With a splash of milk you get a proper English breakfast cuppa.
Chai latte
Make the chai as in the recipe above but with more milk than water, and froth the milk. Top with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
The fika cup
Serve with scones, biscuits or a sandwich – a full-bodied tea that keeps up with anything sweet.
Want to vary the spices? Add a star anise for a soft liquorice note.
Allergens: PG Tips contains only black tea. Masala chai also contains milk.
With 300 tea bags in the box, it lasts a long time. Order PG Tips 300 tea bags and make the cosiest cup of the season at home.
