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Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai

Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai

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With spices from southwestern India, along the Malabar Coast, melding with sweet, smooth Caramel and a sensuous Belgian Chocolate finish, this Black Tea based Chai is a delightful, luxurious treat.  Can be steeped as is or brewed traditionally with milk and sweetened.
 
The Brew Ha-Ha:
 
Chai is a combination of traditional black tea and spices that was developed in India, thousands of years ago.  Though recipes vary from region to region, the basic combination has remained the same for the masala, spice, base, which is cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, & black peppercorn.  Typically brewed and the ingredients strained from the rich liquid, the drink is completed by adding in, or simmering with, milk.  It is then sweetened with honey or sugar.  Though some Chai recipes can be steeped like other teas, a fuller-bodied cup can always be found when the zesty ingredients are allowed to marinate into a rich concentrate.
 
Chai is the Hindi word for “tea”, and often misused like, “Chai Tea”, which literally translates to “Tea Tea”.  Though steeped in ancient roots, Chai has grown beyond its origins to mean a delectably spicy and robust flavorful beverage that promotes digestive and heart health, boosts the immune system, regulates blood sugar, and aids in stress reduction that is high in antioxidants.  It is one of the most innovative drinks devised by man.
 
Available: In eco-friendly rice-paper bags or our Special Edition Collector Tea Tins. Each Tin comes with 4 ounces of our delicious tea. The label features original art.
 
Luxury Ingredients: Black Tea*, Ginger, Cocoa Beans, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black & White Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, White Cornflower, & Natural Flavors (Organic Compliant). *Organic Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems (Organic Equivalency with COR, NOP, EU, JAS)
 
Tea(s) From: Sri Lanka / India
Region: Nuwara Eliya + Dimbula + Uva / Assam + Kerala
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Level: Medium
Quantity

  • Basic Chai Steeping Instruction:

    For Teapot or Teacup.

    1 tsp, or 4.2gs, of Chai for every 8oz (1 cup) of water used.

    Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212oF (100oC).

    Add boiled water into your teapot or teacup and steep for 5 - 7 minutes.

    (times may vary depending on choice of chai used)

    Add milk and honey (or sugar) to taste.

  • Basic Chai Brewing Instruction:

    This creates a Chai concentrate.

    For every 2 tsp, or 8.4gs, of Chai used add 8oz (1 cup) of water and 8oz (1 cup) of milk into a cooking pot.

    Add Chai into the cooking pot with the water and milk.

    Stirring occasionally at a medium heat, bring your ingredients to a near boil, and Reduce Heat.

    Let it simmer & steep in the pot for 30 min - 1 hour (or more) until ingredients are spent.

    Strain Chai ingredients and pour into a container.

    Add honey or sugar to taste.

    Variants:

    ---Use less milk instead of equal parts.

    ---For single cup or smaller batches let simmer at a medium heat for 5 - 10 min and strain directly into a cup to drink.  Add honey or sugar to taste.

    ---Place Chai Concentrate into a refrigerator for Iced Chai, or for reheating on the stove or in a microwave.

  • Alternative Steeping Instructions:

    3 grams | 8 -10 oz water | 212°F | Steep 4 - 5 min. for taste.

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