Here in colonial Coventry, Pennsylvania, I find few comforts as heartwarming as a steaming mug of Blue Lotus Masala Chai. This traditional blend of black tea leaves and aromatic spices—cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and star anise—makes each sip feel like a cozy hug on a crisp afternoon. The bright warmth of ginger and the gentle sweetness of cinnamon dance together, while the malty black tea carries them all to my lips with perfect balance.

If you’d like to invite this fragrant ritual into your home, you can find it here:

Blue Lotus Masala Chai Traditional Steeping Spices

To complement the spicy depth of this chai, I’ve paired it with my favorite Chai-Spiced Molasses Cookies. Chewy, warmly spiced, and just sweet enough, these little gems echo the flavors of the tea for a harmonious teatime treat.

Chai-Spiced Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add Molasses & Egg: Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
5. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just incorporated. Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Shape & Roll: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
7. Bake: Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and cracks form on top.
8. Cool & Serve: Allow cookies to rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve alongside a steaming cup of Blue Lotus Masala Chai.

I hope these chai-spiced molasses cookies and a fragrant cup of Blue Lotus Masala Chai bring you warmth, comfort, and a touch of sweet nostalgia—just as they do in my kitchen.

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)