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What is CHAI Tea?
Chai Tea has become quite popular in receent year as an alternative drink to coffee. It is now sold in cafe's and also as commercial preparations in most supermarkets. It is a milky tea drink with a blend of spices which originated from India.
The ingredients of Chai Tea are reported to have many health benefits. The tea is typically prepared by boiling loose leaf tea and adding milk, sweetener, and various spices depending on your personal preferences. In India, Chai Tea is more popular than coffee, and there are many different versions of the tea.
There are now many instant Chai mixes and Chai concentrates that require water or milk to be added. However, it is a simple process to make your own Chai Tea mix at home.
The most common method of making chai tea is to boil water with sugar and with one or more spices including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, peppercorn, cloves, nutmeg and then add milk and simmer a bit longer. Once it's done, just strain and serve.
The key to making good tea is to leave the tea leaves in the boiling water long enough, but not so long that the tea is bitter.
What is Chai Tea made from?
The ingredients for Chai tea can vary widely throughout the world. Most recipes will use black tea, cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, cloves and milk. Some you may find also use nutmeg, black pepper, saffron, cocoa and even licorice. You can try varying the ingredients to find a taste that suits you best.