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 for customers to enjoy!
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 for extra sweetness add some sugar to help open up the flavour of the spicy blend that makes up this tea. Just try and stop yourself after one cup!
Health benefits: Our Chai is a powerful blend of black tea and aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, offering a rich source of antioxidants that support heart health and digestion. Its warming spices have anti-inflammatory properties, help boost immunity, and may enhance energy and mental clarity, making every cup both nourishing and invigorating.
Important: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.
"Spices dance, so warm, so bright,
With creamy vanilla, pure delight.
A hug in a cup, so bold, so sweet,
A joyful sip, a cozy treat!" - Totally Loose Leaf
The ultimate soul-soothing elixir, when in doubt, chai it out.
Black tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black+White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Calendula petals, Natural flavors (organic compliant).
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.
