To perfect this recipe for Chai Tea with spices , our master brewers had a bit of a fight: on one side, there were those who defended the idea of a full-bodied black tea , with solid shoulders, and on the other, those who dreamed of ever more sweetness... Rest assured, they finally came to an agreement!
To uncover the secrets of Chai Tea, you must venture to India where this hot and tasty drink has been consumed for over 5,000 years!
According to legend, Chai was originally a blend of spices (cinnamon, ginger, fennel, cardamom, cloves, star anise, black pepper, etc.), herbs, hot water or milk, used as a remedy in traditional Hindu medicine. It was only some time later, in the 19th century, that tea was added to the recipe.
We thus find in Chai the spirit of a Masala (which means "mixture" in Hindu): an original combination of spices, plants and roots in which the flavors intermingle to give a unique taste! From one region to another, from one chai tea enthusiast to another, the variations of flavors and nuances of spices will not be quite the same... And this is also what makes the magic of Chai Masala tea: it reinvents itself with each sip!
Since then, Chai Latte Tea has traveled the world and even made its way to the marmots' burrow in Bons-en-Chablais! Prepared with water or milk, or even a mixture of the two, this spiced tea provides an unparalleled dose of comfort and escape.
Marmots' Chai TeaChai latte tea is a master of balance: on one side, there's a mix of spicy colors and flavors, on the other, milk and sometimes a spoonful of sugar for a gentle counterbalance. It's this osmosis that our master brewers wanted to recreate.
In our Strong Spiced Tea bag , we put something to take your taste buds on a journey: a rather full-bodied organic black tea , cinnamon , a little cardamom, ginger , liquorice , a few cloves and even black pepper. Wow, it's mind-blowing!
For a touch of sweetness, simply infuse our Strong Spiced Tea recipe in hot milk and add a splash of milk to your cup. Shall we explain? Watch the video demo below!
o Step 1: Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat
o Step 2: Add 2 bags of Strong Spiced Tea and bring to a boil
o Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare a delicious frothy milk (by whisking vigorously or using a steam nozzle)
o Step 4: Pour the mixture into a mug, add the frothed milk and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.
All that's left is for you to enjoy this moment full of sweetness and spice! One thing's for sure, its subtle taste of cassia cinnamon and cardamom will captivate you...tea.
Particularly delicious, tasty and comforting, Chai Tea is rather addictive! While some swear by it as a snack, others don't hesitate to enjoy it first thing in the morning or even after their lunch break, as a dessert (in this case, we even suggest replacing the milk foam with a hint of whipped cream... guaranteed wow effect).
While it brings the sweetness we sometimes miss in the heart of winter, Chai tea will also make us happy the rest of the year. Revisited, enhanced with your favorite spices, concocted with plant-based milks or simply water, the Chai Latte changes its appearance without ever losing its soul, its spicy character, its deliciousness. It feels like a caress all year round!
As fall approaches, also try Halloween chai tea . Warm and spooky at the same time!
In summer, there's nothing stopping you from preparing iced Chai Tea with a little sugar to refresh yourself.
If the Hindus made Chai Latte their favorite, it's because they understood, long before anyone else, that spices could be of great service to us.
The many spices that compose it give traditional Chai tea many benefits.
The favorite spices of our Strong Spiced Tea:
• Cinnamon: it flavors our tea with delicacy and helps us digest
• Ginger: it enhances our recipe without overdoing it and aids digestion
• Cardamom: its slightly lemony taste soothes our taste buds while promoting our good mood
• Licorice: it subtly displays its sweet notes
• Black pepper: it brilliantly enhances the recipe and stimulates digestion
• Clove: it hits the nail on the head for the spicy side
Cinnamon comes to the rescue for venous problems , black tea is rich in antioxidants , cardamom aids digestion and licorice root* stimulates the immune system .
With Chai Tea Latte, we feel good on all levels (even our morale, it's so good!)
Let's go for a chai tea!* This product contains licorice. People with high blood pressure should avoid excessive consumption.