Stash Chai Spice

Some of the finest black teas in the world come from India, the world's leading producer of tea. Included in these teas are the robust "malty" Assams, fine distinctive Darjeelings and well - balanced Nilgiris. However, most tea consumed in India is not enjoyed for its fine, subtle flavor nuances, but instead is blended with sweet and pungent spices to make the popular beverage, "Chai".

Indian Chai is enjoyed in cities and the smallest of villages, and usually is offered to every visitor to a home. In Northern India, where Chai is the beverage of choice, tiny tea stalls line the streets where all day long "chaiwallas" (tea vendors) brew and serve tea.

Chai is usually brewed very strong with lots of sugar and milk and often concentrated. Traditional Indian Chai combines rich black tea that is boiled in milk and flavored with local spices such as sweet cinnamon, sharp clove, penetrating cardamom, and occasionally black peppercorns, pungent ginger and hot red chilies, and sweetened with sugar. This spicy tea is brewed in a samovar - type vessel and is always served very hot.Hurried customers often pour a little Chai in the saucer to cool it before drinking.

For our interpretation of this classic Indian drink, we blend rich, flavorful Indian black teas and cinnamon, clove, ginger and cardamom. The brewed tea is very aromatic with a flavor that is slightly sweet, strong and penetrating, with rich, full bodied lingering flavor notes. This tea is very pleasant plain, or with milk (regular or evaporated) and sugar added. It is exceptional any time of day, as a rich morning cup, enjoyable dessert tea or as a special taste treat.

Traditional Chai Spice Recipe

Single Serving

1 tea bag Stash Chai Spice Tea (or 1/2 Tbsp. loose tea)
7 ounces fresh water
1 ounce milk*
1 Tbsp. sugar

Bring water to a boil and pour over tea. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea and add milk and sugar.

1/2 Gallon

10 tea bag Stash Chai Spice Tea (or 5 Tbs. loose tea)
56 ounces fresh water (7 cups)
1 cup milk*
1/2 cup sugar

Bring water to a boil and pour over tea. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea and add milk and sugar.

Stove Top Method (for a creamier more flavorful drink)

10 tea bag Stash Chai Spice Tea (or 5 Tbs. loose tea)

56 ounces fresh water (7 cups)

1 cup milk*

1/2 cup sugar

Mix water, milk and sugar in a sauce pan. Add tea. Place on stove top and bring to a boil. Let boil 2 to 4 minutes. Remove tea.

*For a creamier drink evaporated milk may be substituted for regular milk.

Caffeine

Caffeinated