TLD - Masala Chai

From The London Drum - Very Good Tea !

Our Masala Chai blend consists of a bold broken Indian Assam tea, hand blended with organic spices: peppercorn, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. A true traditional chai! 

Try simmering on the stove with your choice of milk, with the addition of jaggery, honey or brown sugar for some added sweetness!

Type: Black tea blend
Origin: India
Liquor: light-dark brown
Aroma: cinnamon, ginger, spice, smooth
Intensity/mouthfeel: heavy intensity, smooth
Taste: cinnamon, ginger, smooth spicy
Pairing: pakora, Nankha Tai cookies, curried egg sandwich, custard desserts

Preparation Method (water steeping)
Leaf;    1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons
​Water: 250ml
Temp;   100 *C
Time;    3-4 minutes
Add milk and choice of sweetener to taste

Stove top Method (milk steeping)
Leaf;   1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons per cup of milk
Milk;   1 cup per person
Time;   Bring the milk and tea blend to a simmer over a low flame. Simmer the tea and spice blend in the milk on low heat for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Take off the heat, add sweetener and stir to dissolve. Strain into small cups and enjoy with pakora or Nankha Tai cookies!

​Ingredients: Assam tea, organic spices (ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, peppercorn).