How do you make the best chai tea?

CLASSIC BREW METHOD Add ½ a mug of boiling WATER per person to a pot (approx. 140ml). Add 1 HEAPED tablespoon (15g) of FRESH CHAI per person to the pot. Low simmer for up to 5 MINS (warning: rapid boil kills the chai) remember to give it a bit of love with a few stirs.

What makes chai tea different?

In very broad and simple terms the difference between tea and chai is that tea is the drink made from loose leaves and enjoyed plain or with a spot of milk, while almost all chais use a strong CTC base which is balanced by the addition of milk and intensified in aroma and flavors by the addition of spices.

Why chai tea is wrong?

Sri pointed out that the phrase chai tea is redundant because chai is the Hindi word for “tea.” (What Americans call chai tea would be more accurately called masala chai―masala is the mix of spices used to flavor the chai.) If you wish to avoid redundancy (and ridicule from your Indian friends), just ask for chai.

How do you make homemade chai tea?

How to Make Chai Tea at Home

1. Bring water, milk and chai spices to a simmer in a small saucepan on the stove.
2. Reduce heat and add in black tea.
3. Wait for tea to steep.
4. Strain the warm spiced mixture into a mug; this will hold back the whole spices and tea leaves.
5. Stir sugar into your chai and sweeten to taste.

What is the best tea for chai?

Loose-leaf black tea is best for brewing chai for lattes. Ideally, it is made with an Assam or Ceylon tea, but English Breakfast or other black tea blends work wonderfully too. Loose-leaf tea is generally of a higher quality than bags, with large pieces and less dust, which can lead to bitter or tannic tea.

How is chai made?

The basic process involves boiling water, tea, milk, sweetener and spices in some order of operations, bringing the chai to a simmer, and straining it.

How do you make chai tea?

Basic Chai Tea Brewing Instruction Use 1 tsp or 2.3g of tea leaves for every 8oz (1 cup) of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212oF (100oC). Add boiling water and let the tea leaves steep for 5 minutes. Add lots of milk and sugar or honey to taste.

Is chai stronger than coffee?

A typical cup of chai tea prepared as directed contains approximately 40mg of caffeine (4 oz of black tea) compared to roughly 120mg in an average cup of coffee. Because chai doesn’t have the caffeine “shock” of coffee, you can enjoy a few extra cups.