"Chai masala is a tantalizing blend of delightful aromatics, typically used in masala chai, an Indian tea drink with black tea, sugar, and milk. In the West, that drink has been popularized (and rebranded) as a chai latte. Though there is not an "official" recipe for chai masala per se, it is typically based around cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cloves, though some spice blends can include star anise, fennel, nutmeg, and allspice, among others."
"Pumpkin pie spice on the other hand - a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and sometimes clove - is a ubiquitous finding in the grocery store spice aisle but actually comes from the McCormick spice company, which made the blend as famous as it is today. Pumpkin pie spice's flavor is predominantly cinnamon-y, compared to chai masala, where cardamom, black pepper, and cloves are more pronounced."
Pumpkin-flavored recipes often rely on a single pumpkin pie spice blend, which can make homemade treats taste monotonous. Chai masala offers a more layered alternative with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cloves, and sometimes star anise, fennel, nutmeg, or allspice. Pumpkin pie spice typically emphasizes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and sometimes clove and originates from the McCormick company. Chai masala brings pronounced cardamom, pepper, and clove notes that add a spicy kick and slightly savory complexity while preserving warm, comforting flavors. Recipes can simply substitute chai masala for pumpkin pie spice in equal amounts.
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