Chai is such an integral part of Indian culture that it is virtually impossible to avoid when traveling through any part of the country. Even when fresh cold drinking water cannot be found, you will inevitably encounter a chai-wallah, or chai seller, yelling out, "chayee! chayee!"
While riding the rails in India, the call of the chai wallah can be heard at every stop proffering their delicious hot drink. It is not uncommon for a chai- wallah to board a train in the middle of the night and wake up passengers to sell chai. The chai arrives in small clay cups that customers throw from the train windows when finished!
Indian chai is typically made using a rich black tea, usually an Assam, and brewing it in heavy milk with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper. The drink produces a warm soothing effect and engenders a wonderfully calming effect on the body. We've taken the soothing aspect of this blend one step further and added a dash of vanilla. This addition of vanilla adds a hint of creaminess to this tea - a fantastic addition. Brew this tea piping hot and add some sugar to help open up the flavor of the spicy blend that makes up this tea. Just try and stop yourself after one cup!
Important: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.
Creamy Madagascar vanilla notes dance with tingling Malabar Coast spices. A lively ginger finish is accentuated by candy cardamom. The ultimate soul-soothing elixir, when in doubt, chai it out.
Spec Sheet
Assam + Kerala, India / Nuwara Eliya + Dimbula + Uva, Sri Lanka
500 - 8500 feet above sea level
Orthodox (Traditional leafy)
High
No
Organic Compliant
Yes
100ºC
Traditionally in India, Chai is made by simmering loose black tea leaves with water, milk, sugar, and a blend of warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Here we are using our delicious Vanilla Chai Spices with Black Tea. To prepare, bring water to a boil, then add the Vanilla Chai loose herbal tea Ingredients, and simmer for a few minutes. Then, stir in milk and sweeten to taste before straining and serving. Enjoy a comforting, authentic cup of Indian chai!
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