Tea Masala is a famous traditional drink in Nepal and other parts of southern Asia and is often referred to as chai tea, which usually consists of a mix of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and bay leaves steeped with milk, water, sugar, and black tea leaves.  Our Tea Masala is sourced from the foothills of Himalayan Nepal and provides a convenient pre-mixed blend of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and bayleaf that can be used in your favorite recipe.  Recommended recipe:   Serving size – 1   Milk – ½ c Water – ½ c Tea Masala – 1 tsp Sugar – 1 tsp (more or less depending on preference of sweetness) Black pepper – a few cracks (optional for added spice) Black tea (recommended Ilam, Assam, or Darjeeling tea from Nepal) – 1 tsp. of loose tea, or 1 tea bag if you don't have loose tea  Directions: Heat water and milk in a saucepan. Add sugar, Tea Masala, and black pepper (optional) and stir well until the mixture comes to a boil. Add the black tea, turn the heat down and let simmer for 3-4 minutes. Use a strainer to pour the tea into a cup (unless using a tea bag).