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Green Tea Chai
CHAI 50g
GRADE – PG (Pekoe Gunpowder)
CAFFEINE / ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low / High
Cup Characteristics: Superb green tea blended with fresh Asian spices for real green tea chai! Delicious, especially with milk and sugar.
Luxury ingredients: Green tea, Coriander, Cumin, Sweet Fennel, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Lemongrass leaves, Natural flavours.
£ 7.00
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 1399
Description
Green Tea Chai
Chai holds a special place in the hearts of many in India and Sri Lanka, often regarded as the “national drink.” Imagine a bustling street scene where “tea wadis” serve steaming cups of chai to passersby. Just like coffee carts in North America, these tea vendors are a familiar sight. Picture a “tea wadi” cart, well-worn and full of character—perhaps a bit battered and dented. A charcoal fire keeps the water boiling, sending up wisps of steam and smoke. An old evaporated milk can brims with sugar, while another dented can holds the fragrant masala chai spices. The vendor, a skilled chai expert, deftly pours tea and milk from great heights, creating the perfect blend.
Once the tea and milk combine, it’s customary to add a generous amount of sugar for that authentic chai experience. Chai is brewed with milk and a mix of spices, with each recipe varying according to the ingredients used. The word “chai” simply means tea, while “masala” refers to the spice mixture—hence the term Masala Chai.
Health Benefits
In this Green Tea Chai, we use high-quality, high-grown green teas as the base. These teas are rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants known for their potential to inhibit various types of cancer. Medical journals frequently highlight the health benefits of green tea, making it a fantastic addition to your chai experience.
Brewing Tips
Important: Before brewing, turn your bag of chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom during transit, ensuring an even blend of flavours.
Enjoy the Experience
Savour this Green Tea Chai as part of your daily ritual or as a delightful treat. Whether you enjoy it hot or iced, this chai offers a unique combination of tradition and health benefits. Celebrate the warmth of chai culture with each soothing sip!
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the tea. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
