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Traditional Preparation of Chai Tea

Chai tea is customarily prepared in the Asian household. The preparation of Chai tea normally starts by boiling some loose leaf tea in a pot filled with water and milk. A variety of sweetener and some spices may be added to the mixture depending on personal preferences. The common chai tea that most English speakers are talking about refer to masala chai or “spiced tea.” Various brands of the chai masala are available in Indian markets around the world (and online through Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters), although some households opt to blend their own. Chai tea is even more popular than coffee in other countries like Pakistan and India and is also a favorite in Iranian cafes.

Chai tea or masala chai can be prepared in a many ways. In fact, there is no fixed and standard method for preparing chai tea. Different households may have differing versions in preparing their chai tea. What is essential is that the tea leaves or tea dust are kept boiling in the pot long enough to extract the luscious flavor of the leaves. Boiling the chai tea leaves too long or too short will not give out the right chai flavor. The boiling process of the chai tea preparation is responsible for releasing the bitter tannins found in the leaves.

Chai tea is categorized as a class of tea because of the wide range of its variations. All chai tea variations nevertheless are composed of four components:

1. Tea. The base tea is normally a strong kind of tea, strong enough such that the sweeteners and spices added to it do not overpower the mixture. Assam, gunpowder tea, and such sorts may be used. Others prefer their chai tea with rooibos.

2. Sweetener. The plain white table sugar will do. With chai tea, however, one needs to add a surprisingly large amount of sugar. This ensures that flavors of the spices added in the chai tea come out naturally.

3. Milk and other creamers are put to add richness to the chai tea. Your chai tea will have that distinct and creamy texture when milk is added. Make sure though that your milk is hot before adding it to your chai tea.

4. Spices. Warm spices provide the final touch for your chai tea. Cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and peppercorn are just a few of the favorite spices added to your chai tea preparation. Others prefer adding other ingredients like chocolate, vanilla, licorice, nutmeg, and cocoa. Black pepper and ginger are normally added to bring out a slightly hot flavor in your chai tea.

Depending on one’s taste, one may add more ingredients to his chai tea. Having a distinct color and flavor, it should be no wonder that chai tea is known all over the world. Order online at kaldi.com for your own packets of chai tea and experience Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters’ pride.

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