Indian Spiced tea
Teapot & Strainer
1. Add 1 teaspoon of chai per server to teapot or strainer.
2. Add boiling water and infuse for 2-5 minutes.
3. Add milk, honey or sweetener to taste.
Chai Latte
1. Use coffee machine milk wand or frother
2. Add 1-2 teaspoons of chai tea per serve to milk jug
3. Add milk of your choice
4. Froth/heat milk to desired temperature
5. Infuse for 2-5 minutes
6. Strain into cup
Authentic Chai Brew
1. Add 1-2 teaspoons of chai per serve to saucepan
2. Add equal portions of milk and water based on serve quantity (eg 1 serve = 1 cup milk + 1 cup water)
3. Bring to the boil then turn off heat
4. Strain into cup
Whole Spice Blend
How to brew
Try mixing about 10 to 20% milk with 80 to 90% water and a heaped teaspoon of chai per mug.
Bring to the boil, then allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, strain, sweeten and serve. If you prefer a milkier chai, adjust the milk to water ratio until it suits your taste.
Ps. The subtle flavours release slowly, but if left in the pot too long the blend becomes quite strong and the hot spices can overpower.
Enjoy!
Rooibos Blend
How to Brew
Try mixing about 10 to 20% milk with 80 to 90% water and a heaped teaspoon of chai per mug.
Bring to the boil, then allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, strain, sweeten and serve. If you prefer a milkier chai, adjust the milk to water ratio until it suits your taste.
Some of these blends also work well mixed together. Try half Rooibos chai and half Whole Spice Blend chai in your brew, they pair very nicely. Or for a caffeine free option, try half Rooibos blend and half Dandelion chai.
Dandelion Chai
How to Brew
Try measuring about 30 to 40% milk to 60 to 70% water with a level teaspoon of chai per mug.
Bring to the boil, then allow to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes. Strain, sweeten and serve.
The Dandelion chai is quite strong, so a level teaspoon may be enough for one serve. If you find you've made it too strong, reheat the chai and add a little more water and milk.
If it's too weak, add a little more chai to the pot, heat again and allow to sit for a few more minutes.
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