\”Whisking together my personal recipe of spices and tea into the perfect cup of chai was a ritual I loved sharing with my late husband, Floyd. It\’s also something I do for myself whenever I need a hug.\” -Barkha Cardoz

Our Masala Chai was made in partnership with Barkha Cardoz and Art of Tea. Barkhas signature masala chai recipe features Art of Teas rich, malty Assam tea blended with our single-origin spices, including Cloud Forest Cardamom, Buffalo Ginger, Robusta Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Verum, Pemba Cloves and Grenada Gold Nutmeg. The resulting blend offers a sweet, spicy, and sensory experience thats both energizing and soothing. Barkha recommends giving the tin a gentle shake to wake up the spices.

Brew 12 tsp tea with 8 oz water at206 F. Steep 58 minutes. Sweeten and add milk of choice as desired.

Masala chai photo credit: Audrey Ma
Barkha Cardoz photo credit: Lauren Volo

Culinary entrepreneur Barkha Cardoz warmly welcomes home cooks of all abilities with her debut book, With Love & Masalas: Everyday Indian Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours. Pair it with our Cardoz Masalas for the total package!

Sharing over 30 recipes treasured in the Cardoz family home, Barkha guides readers through creating satisfying, full-flavored dishes for busy weeknight dinners and celebratory feasts.

Each recipe from aromatic curries to chewy breads to super-fresh chutneys is peppered with friendly instructions that instill fun and confidence into each step. Divided into meat and fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, rice and dal, chutneys, breads, desserts, and beverages, the cookbook shares how to mix and match dishes into one dynamic spread. Many are naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. All are marked with Barkhas personal heat index the spiciest recipesare only moderately spicy.

Many recipes (but not all!) feature Barkhas signature masalas, developed with her late husband, the renowned chef Floyd Cardoz. They add tons of flavor and fragrance while shortcutting flavoring and cooking times. Like her warm and welcoming spice blends, With Love & Masalas is a companion for home cooks looking to simplify weeknight dinners or spice up special occasions.

Photo credit: Lauren Volo