Information: Mouth enlightening Malabar spices combine with
sweet rooibos to create a caffeine free herbal treat. As with all chais, the
complex character of the blend can be wonderfully opened up when prepared with
warm soy, or whole milk. Interestingly the mixture of Rooibos and Masala spices gives this chai a lovely sense of balance. Enjoy the complications of
this herbal blend!
Ingredients: Rooibos, Chopped and powdered ginger, Chopped and
powdered cardamom, Chopped and powdered coriander, Chopped and powdered
cinnamon, Chopped cloves, Chopped black pepper.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to
a rolling boil. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot.
Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes
(for true ‘Chai’ steep at least 7 minutes). While the tea is brewing prepare
your cup to receive the chai – put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk
(about 20%) of the cup’s volume. When the chai is ready – pour into your cup.
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6
teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of
freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving
pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the
leaves. Add ice, milk, sugar and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish
and sweeten to taste.