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many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old
beverage which has played an important role
in many cultures. Chai from India is a spiced
milk tea that has become increasingly
popular through out the world. It is generally
made up of rich black tea, heavy milk, a
combination of various spices and a
sweetener. The spices used vary from
region to region and among households in
India. The most common are cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper. Indian
chai produces a warming, soothing effect,
acts as a natural digestive aid and gives one
a wonderful sense of well being. It's difficult
to resist a second cup.
'just right' for your personal taste. There are several methods
you could use to make chai tea. Add boiling water to the tea
and allow it to steep for 3-5 minutes. Filter into the tea cups,
add milk and sweetener to taste. Or, boil a mixture of water
and milk, or just milk, as much as needed for the entire
serving, add the chai tea and sweetener and continue to heat
for about 5 minutes stirring often. Strain the tea directly into tea
cups. We recommend 1/2 teaspoon chai tea per 2 cups of
liquid, increasing or decreasing it to your taste. Because this
tea has many rich spices, you will not need as to use as much
as your typical teas. The sweetener will also bring out the
warm flavors of the spices.
