chai tea
Chai Tea
The Ritual of Chai Tea: A Moment of Awakening
What is Chai?
Chai tea is a hot, aromatic, and spicy beverage that originates from India. It typically consists of strong black tea and a blend of various spices and milk, such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and star anise. The chai recipe can vary depending on geographical or taste preferences. Chai tea, also known as masala chai, is often enjoyed for its complex and flavorful taste!
Origin and History of Chai Tea
Chai is the quintessential drink in India, found in all regions of this vast country: on trains, in stations, on streets, in restaurants. Chai is an integral part of daily life for Indians, who mainly consume it with cow's milk. The most common form is masala chai. When you are invited into an Indian family's home, it is the drink they offer you.
Over time, chai has become a daily beverage for millions of people across India. This Indian tea then crossed Indian borders and is now loved and consumed worldwide!
Gingerly's Chai Tea Ingredients
Gingerly's spiced black tea is robust and aromatic thanks to a blend of flavorful, beneficial, 100% organic, and preserved spices and plants. Our ingredients: Assam black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, star anise, pink peppercorns. Our unique recipe will transport your senses to India.
The Role of Spices in Chai Tea
Assam black tea is a stimulant. It is recommended to drink it in the morning. The blend of spices and their dosage are essential in the composition of a spiced black tea. They bring flavor, richness, and a unique taste. This clever organic blend is our signature for an exceptional black tea.
The Health Benefits of Chai Tea
Masala tea is good for energizing you in the morning with Assam black tea, awakening your senses with spices. It's an alternative to coffee that you can adopt.
How to Prepare a Perfect Chai Tea?
Preparation Steps and Tips
For a good tea preparation, heat boiling water to 90°C and steep for 5 minutes.
- If you choose our loose-leaf tea, use one teaspoon.
- If you choose tea bags, one is enough.
Our tea is made of real pieces of tea and spices, you can infuse it twice with hot water.
Personalize Your Cup of Chai Tea
Tips for a Unique Tasting Experience
To enhance the taste, you can add hot milk to your already infused tea. Either cow's milk or a plant-based option (oat, almond, rice-oat) for a chai latte style, for a creamier flavor.
Our drink does not require sugar as cinnamon naturally sweetens it.
Why Adopt Chai Tea?
Black chai tea will spice up your life and stimulate your senses. This chai offers you a spicy journey rich in Indian flavors.
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Our Caffeine-Free Chai Versions
Want to enjoy a good caffeine-free chai? Gingerly offers you 2 tea-free options while keeping the spices:
- the "I awaken my audacity" infusion with notes of turmeric and lemon: steep and add milk.
- the "I find harmony" infusion with notes of cocoa and cinnamon: steep and add milk.
QUIZ (2 min) - Which ritual infusion is right for me?