Drink Me Chai Spiced Chai Latte 1kg (Pack of 1) - Just Add Water, Chai Latte Powder (50 servings)

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We try to encourage it when people are reaching their caffeine limit but still want a hot drink,” he tells me. “It’s good to be able to offer a nice, milky, sweet, and spicy alternative to their regular cappuccino or latte, too.” In a separate pan, begin to heat 500ml of milk, slowly sprinkling in the brown sugar and stirring until it fully dissolves. Once it starts lightly steaming, you can froth using a milk foamer or whisk to create that signature chai latte foam. Milk: For a milkier base (that’s also good for frothing), use whole milk or creamier non-dairy milks such as oat milk or cashew milk. But, any non-dairy milk will work as well. I am sure that chai lattes will continue to rise in popularity, and I hope that more coffee shops start creating their own recipes.” As each coffee shop uses a slightly different recipe when making a chai latte, defined variations are less common. Modifications are generally made to the chai mixture by changing the type or volume of spices used. Sebastiaan says: “For now, our team and our customers are super happy with our chai, and we don’t feel the need to experiment.”

Chai as the Western world knows it has been grown in India for many thousands of years. The word chai originates from the Hindustani word for all and any tea, which has grown in the Assam region for millennia. Strain the tea into four mugs or heat-proof glasses, then pour in the milk on top. Stir before finishing with the milk foam and a pinch of cinnamon. The correct term for the Indian tea blend is masala chai. The word masalarefers to a blend of spices used in cooking. Just like the word curry, a Westernized reduction of a complex blend of Indian spices, the American concept of chai diminishes a rich Indian cultural tradition. A more appropriate term here is iced chai latte. How to make an iced chai latte

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Zee is the owner of Chai Coffee Co. in Yucaipa, California. She tells me that they use a range of chais. For the chai latte, she says they “freshly steep” their chai for each cup, and add “homemade vanilla syrup” as well as the “customer’s milk of choice”. In India today, masala chai is usually prepared from scratch and enjoyed either at home or on the street. Street vendors or “chaiwallahs” prepare and sell it from stalls throughout the day. It is often made in a saucepan with mashed leaves. Once boiled, it may then be strained to remove any larger chunks. Cold Brew Tea The easiest iced tea! This recipe takes only 1 minute of hands on time and has a beautifully smooth flavor. Toast the spices in a dry frying pan until they become fragrant, add them to a saucepan filled with 500ml of boiled water, fresh ginger, and tea bags, then leave to infuse for 10 minutes.

Strain: Strain the concentrate into a jar. It makes 4 servings, so you can refrigerate until you’re ready to drink! Heat the milk and steep the tea. Let the milk warm up in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it simmers, turn it off and add in the tea bags for 4 to 5 minutes. Then remove the tea bags. Chai Latte Here’s how to make a chai latte at home…the easy way! This drink is creamy and cozy spiced with the perfect fluffy foam topping. After that, we heat the elixir, then serve the customer’s milk of choice and foam it up as we would with normal latte. After pouring the milk and the foam, we finish it up with some cinnamon powder, give it a swirl and top it off with star anise.”Star anise: This gives Chai a deep licorice flavor with a sweet note; it has a more robust spicy flavor and adds more sweetness to this drink. Keen to use your new tea bags or loose-leaf chai in a warming recipe? Here's how you can easily create a sumptuous chai latte at home! The great thing about this iced chai latte is that it’s easy to make vegan! Just use your favorite non dairy milk for the milk component. Since you don’t need to froth it like a hot latte, it’s easy to replace with any milk of your choice. Typically we avoid coconut milk for lattes because the coconut flavor is rather strong. Here are some of our favorites: This iced chai latte is crafted to be just sweet enough! It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, our natural sweetener of choice. But if you prefer others, here are some options:

Some brands add preservatives or flavoring or even use lower quality spices to reduce their costs. When you buy whole spices, you know what you are buying, and the flavor that you obtain from them is rich and full of aroma. If you would like to have it in powder form, you can even ground it yourself.So, what exactly is a chai latte? To understand it, we have to understand the history of chai. The word ‘chai’ is a common name for a type of masala tea made in India. This is especially popular during the winter and is associated with India’s sweet teas.

Make the tea concentrate (30 minutes): Steep the tea bags, chai spices and maple syrup for 30 minutes. Somebody might be wondering what the difference between a chai latte and dirty chai is. A chai latte is a type of tea drink containing cinnamon, cardamon, clove, and ginger. Dirty chai is like a chai latte with the addition of espresso. The addition of coffee to the drink gives it a stronger flavour than a regular chai latte. If you cannot choose which to have, a cup of chai latte or coffee, then dirty chai may be the best option. As a coffee lover myself, this drink is a great invention! Final ThoughtsBeyond these variations, there is one “version” of the chai latte that is noticeably more popular. The “dirty chai” is made by adding a shot of espresso to a chai latte. It’s believed this was created by accident in London in the 1990s. Chai latte flavors are related to those of masala chai which are commonly consumed in many Indian households. The spices are what give Chai its beautiful loved flavor. The spices you choose and the quantities you use can be slightly altered to your desired taste. Sweetener: I love to use maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. But you can go with any others such as honey, agave, or even coconut sugar. Now that we’ve got the right terminology, let’s talk about this drink. Masala chai spices can include many different ingredients based on the cook. To make this iced chai latte, this Homemade Chai Spicemix uses common chai spices. There are many more spices used regionally in Indian blends, often used whole or ground by the chef. Here are the basic steps for an iced chai latte: Fennel: This spice is similar to star anise, although it offers more of a gentle licorice flavor. This is a staple in some Chai recipes.