Remember when you were given a cup of warm milk to help you sleep? Now imagine that warm frothy milk being blended with the rich color and flavor of perfectly brewed black tea. Then adding the flavors of cardamom, ginger, cloves, coriander, lemon grass, sweet cumin or a touch of pepper. Maybe stir in a little honey or sweetener of your choice.
Take a deep breath. Your tongue is tingling with anticipation. One sip and you know that you have finally experienced the simple pleaseure and fullness of life….. your first cup of Chai tea.
Chai, the word for “tea” in many parts of the world, is a drink with its roots in India. The name “chai” is actually the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea.” Chai can assume various flavors based on the spices – and the amount of each spice – that is used in the recipe.
But no matter how you have it, it is truly a pleasurable tea experience.