Masala Chai by the Pound

Item No. 500090

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Our signature blend merges three Broken Orange Pekoe teas with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves and pepper.

Flavor Notes

Prepared with milk, this sweet-and-spicy cup is an Indian tradition

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About this tea

Tea Story

In India, “Chai” is the word for tea, and “Masala” means a mixture of spices. This cup is traditionally prepared using local tea boiled in a mixture of water and milk, with lots of sugar, and...
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whatever spices are popular. There are probably as many variations on the recipe as there are households in India, but the general result is a spicy, sweet and milky tea. Our Masala Chai blend combines pungent Assam and South India broken leaf teas blended with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves and freshly ground tellicherry peppercorns. Brew it fresh and mix it with warm milk and sugar to taste.

Brewing Tips

Measure 2 spoonfuls (6g) of Masala Chai into a small, preheated teapot.
Add 8-oz. of boiling water and steep for a full 5 minutes.
Separately, warm 8-oz. of milk in a saucepan, being careful not to scald.
Strain steeped tea into a heated glass. Mix in 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey to taste.
Add heated milk and enjoy.

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