In India, "chai" is the word for tea, and the traditional style of service is to simmer tea with milk and a few spices into a sweet and spicy concoction.
Our Chai is a masala-style black tea, blended with spices for richness and complexity. We've upgraded and altered the mix for 2011, opting for a sweet Lychee Black tea as the base, with orange peel, ginger, cloves and cinnamon as spice accents.
A highly aromatic tea traditionally prepared with milk and a small amount of sugar.
SIMILAR TEAS
BREWING GUIDE
Infuser Cup
Water Temp 205 ° F
Steep Time 3 min
Teapot (12 oz.)
Water Temp 205 ° F
Steep Time 10 minutes simmer
A proper Chai needs time to infuse. We recommend brewing large multi-serving pots of this tea. For four servings, use 15 grams of tea leaves to 2 cups of water. Simmer on low heat for 8 minutes. Then add 2 cups of milk and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Serve sweetened.
To infuse a single serving, you'll need to use a small disposable tea bag. For a single serving, use 5 grams of tea. Brew at 205 degrees for 3 minutes. Add honey or milk if desired.
