Indian grocers carry various chai masala mixes which you can use to make your own chai. Commercially produced concentrates can be found at many health food grocers and coffee shops. Ingredients for making your own chai are available just about everywhere. See our Recipes Section for a wide variety of chai recipes.
Chai from India is a spiced milk tea that has become increasingly popular throughout the world. It is generally made up of:
• Rich black tea
• Heavy milk
• A combination of various spices
• 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.
Drinking chai is part of life in India and most Indian’s are amazed.
Info credit by Chai-Tea.org
