Indian Spiced Chai

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On Tap Indian Spiced Chai Tea

Indian Spiced Chai

Black

Superb body with mellow Indian spice notes. Coppery bright and very enticing with milk; creates a sensory trip.

On Tap Indian Spiced Chai Tea

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Serving Recommendations
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Just for Fun: In many parts of India there is a saying that loosely translated as: "spiced chai. the tea that eats like a meal" - and in certain parts of India it's true. Traditional Indian chai is a heady mix of spice and tea. Chai recipes are handed down from generation to generation the way westerners pass on grandma's apple pie recipe. The tea is traditionally brewed by boiling milk, adding good thick black tea, various spices and then boiling it again. The resulting mixture is thick, spicy and incredibly full-bodied. If your spoon stands up in the cup, it's ready! Ok, that might be a little over the top, but it's no exaggeration to say that drinking great chai is almost a religious experience. As the brew reaches all the corners of your body it fills you with a warm glow that you will want to experience again and again. Luckily, if you're in India, spicy fresh chai is available just about everywhere. Chai-sellers, known as Chai Wallahs sell their concoctions at roadside stalls, train stations, anywhere you can think of. The tea is served in small clay cups known as chullarhs that are smashed on the ground once the tea is finished. Our Master taster has sampled literally hundreds of chais served everywhere from Bombay to Darjeeling. Of all these, one stands out above all the rest. Just outside of the airport in Guwahati, Assam, there is a cab-stand tucked in behind a local shrine. While waiting for a plane to take him back to Calcutta many years ago, he accepted a cup of chai from the local Wallah. The cup, with its blend of pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and other spices quite literally blew his mind. It was this cup that inspired our version of Indian Spice Chai. So, even if you aren't in India, brew yourself a pot, summon your inner Chai Wallah by calling out "chay-ee! chay-ee" and watch your customers come back time and time again.

On Tap Oil & Vinegar tea nutritional info

Ingredients
Black tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coriander, Sweet Fennel, Lemongrass leaves, and Natural flavors (organic compliant).
Kosher, Vegan.
Allergen Information - None present in product.

Country of Origin
Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, Thailand
Manufacture Type
Orthodox (Traditional Leafy)
Grade - OP
Caffeine content - Medium
Antioxidant Level - High
Social Accreditations - 50% ETP

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